Photo: Aubri with Todd
Summer generally is a tough time for animal shelters across the country in terms of being at capacity. The Bradford County Humane Society is no exception. Dogs of all types of breeds, cats, kittens and puppies find their way into the shelter doors.
One such terrier mix puppy the staff named Toad came into BCHS as a stray in June. Toad had no hair and was suffering from a skin condition called Demodex. Demodex is a form of mite that lives in the hair follicles. In most dogs, these mites never cause problems. However, in certain situations, such as an underdeveloped or impaired immune system, intense stress, or malnutrition, the mites can reproduce rapidly, causing symptoms in sensitive dogs that range from mild irritation and hair loss on a small patch of skin to severe and widespread inflammation. Toad’s condition is not contagious to other dogs, nor humans, and he is on medication to help alleviate the issue. His hair is beginning to grow back and he remains a happy, go lucky puppy.
BCHS began asking the community for a foster home for him so he could thrive and get more attention, but Toad ended up finding a forever home. Aubri Mosier from Ulster adopted him and renamed him Todd. She states that he is extremely happy in his new home with her other pets Mitchell, a mixed breed dog also adopted from BCHS, and Nick, a Jack Russell Terrier Beagle mix. Todd’s hair is all growing back and he is a happy, healthy puppy.
If you are thinking of getting a new pet for your home, check your local animal shelters. There are so many dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that are looking for a special home.
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