December 18, 2006

The first time we saw Lucas in July,

he was chained up tightly to a pillar in a deserted part of a farm. He was part of a suspected illegal breeding business which we reported to the authorities. Soon, other caged dogs at that area were removed, but the 'breeder' left Lucas there, conveniently dumping him, without a care of how he was going to survive, without food, without water.


Abandoned and forgotten.

We noticed that he had difficulty standing, collapsing now and then. At teh vet, we discovered that his paws were badly infected and flies had laid eggs right under his nails, hatching into maggots that were causing him pain and discomfort. Dr B treated him, some of his nails had to be removed.

We boarded him at boarding kennel for awhile before deciding to move him over to Animal Lovers League where he would have the freedom beyond a 3x2 kennel, the freedom to run about and play, freedom to bask in the sun and frolick in the rain, freedom to sleep at his favourite spot. If we have not found him a good home, FREEDOM is the least we can offer him. After what he has gone through in his young life.


Lucas at the dog run of a boarding kennel.

I am glad to see him no longer in a kennel, but freely exploring the compounds of Animal Lovers League. He has immersed very well into the packs at ALL, after just 1 night in a kennel to familiarise himself and other dogs to him, the very next day, he was already out and about! He is still looking pudgy though, err...not sure if he would be losing some weight soon. :)


Looking pudgy..... see that tummy..


Fav pasttime - munching treats!


Lucas is getting along fine with the packs. Usually new dogs take a week or more before they are let free. Lucas is free the very next day he was boarded.


Good thing is Lucas has not developed a needy nature, unlike Shadow (one of our dogs who boarded at ALL and later was adopted). He will gaze at us when we're leaving, follow us as much as he can from across the fencing, and look on until we're gone. But I think he has adapted well. Now, a good home is all we ask for.



Boarding at ALL costs $130/month. If you would like to sponsor Lucas' boarding, pls email us at projectjkteam@yahoo.com.sg

We are actively looking for a good home for him. Lucas is a very affectionate, active fellow. He seeks human companionship thus he makes a wonderful family pet. Anyone who is keen can visit him at ALL and contact us for more info.

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