Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better had a Halloween party a couple weeks ago for supporters and 20 shelter dogs, including several tripawds. The dogs all had a great time at the party. Even though the goal wasn’t adoptions, I was hoping someone might be interested, but no one was. Here are the adorable tripawds that were there.
Casino
Casino is a long-time shelter resident who often comes out to adoption drives wearing his blood donor harness and a donation box around his neck. He’s so sweet with people and loves belly rubs although he’s not a fan of other dogs.
His costume won the prize for the dress-up-the-dog contest.
Didi
Didi is 9-10 years old and has been in the shelter for many years. She was rescued after an accident and had her front paw amputated. I haven’t seen her brought out before, but she was loving all the attention she was getting.
She won second prize in the contest for the Bad Dog costume. It’s a creative costume but she’s a confirmed good girl!
Archie
Archie is three years old and he’s another blood donor because he’s a big boy. They think he’s a shepherd mix. He was rescued with two broken legs and a fractured tail. One of his back paws was literally rotting away and had to be amputated, but he recovered well and loves running around and playing with other dogs. He wasn’t part of the costume contest, but he looks handsome without a costume.
Joe
Joe isn’t really a tripawd but he mostly walks on three legs because one of his back legs is permanently disabled. He’s about 7 years old and has been at the shelter since March 2023.
He’s another hero blood donor who comes out to adoption drives often with a donation box around his neck but is never promoted for adoption. But just look at his face! How could anyone resist him? He’s super-friendly with people and most other dogs and he’s so cuddly and fluffy. I’ve been posting for him to get adopted for the past couple weeks and got one family interested, but they’re not sure since he can’t go on long hikes. 😥
I wish all these beautiful dogs would have a chance at a home and not have to spend the rest of their lives in the shelter. They’re so much more than just a sad story to raise funds or to be used as blood donors and then forgotten about when they’re not needed. They’d be just as wonderful as a member of a family as any four-legged dog.
P.S. Ria says hi!
