TAPPER (TAP TAP)
TAPPER/TAP TAP
TAPPER - The early days
TAPPER - Growing up
TAPPER - All grown up!
TAPPER is currently in Lebanon. Once we find an adopter for him, he will come to Canada. TAPPER or as he is known affectionately, TAP TAP, is a playful and at times mischievous boy! This handsome young fellow started out as a little chunky, miniature polar bear who stole everyone's heart. No one could resist this adorable munchkin. He was born under difficult circumstances but so lucky to have the love of his mother and his rescuers. He is a happy boy and is ready for adoption.CHARLOTTE (his mother) was living on the streets in Lebanon. She became pregnant and we suspect she became very sick because of infections and injuries as well as poor nutrition. When GAEA Animal Welfare found her she was dying. In a heroic effort to save mother and babies, her rescuer brought her to the vet. The birthing process took 3 days and CHARLOTTE was obviously in agony the entire time. So much so, her rescuers did not think she would make it. CHARLOTTE gave birth to 12 puppies. Six died at birth while five more died over the next few days following birth. Only one puppy survived: TAPPER. Even though she was exhausted, CHARLOTTE took care of her puppies but most were simply not strong enough to survive.RDL-C was involved from the start, paying for all of the vet bills. CHARLOTTE had several medical issues: A hernia, anaplasma, ehrlichia, anemia, infection and a dehydrated liver. Shortly after birth she started bleeding out and was diagnosed with pyometra. Emergency surgery was performed and she survived. CHARLOTTE could no longer feed her remaining puppy so GAEA rescuers bottle fed TAPPER.Today, CHARLOTTE is healthy and strong. She is a wonderful mother to her boy TAPPER even if she could not feed him. Because of all the care and love that went into raising this boy, we are certain TAPPER will make a great addition to any family.Personality: Friendly, social with people, social with dogs. TAPPER is not housetrained. He will need proper training. We are looking for a patient adopter who will raise and train TAPPER to live in a home. He was briefly in a foster home as very young puppy but was eventually moved to an outdoor shelter. TAPPER would benefit from a fenced backyard and an active lifestyle.Currently lives at a paid outdoor shelter with some protection from sun and rain.Rescuer: GAEA Animal Welfare/RDL-CBreed: Lab/Shepherd mixGender: MaleAge: DOB: 25-NOV-2023Weight: 23 kg/50.7 lbsNeutered/Spayed: YesVaccines UTD: YesMicrochipped: YesKids: YesDogs: YesCats: Yes but only tested as a young puppyHouse Trained: NoEnergy Level: HighMedical Needs: No