A pitbull with a massive lump on her head was slated to be euthanized despite being just two-years-old.
Thankfully, rescuers from the La Belle Foundation stepped up and rescued Strawberry.
The La Belle Foundation shared on Instagram: “When we saw her shelter picture on @iloverescue’s page, her skin was bright pink with infection, she had two lumps on her head, and we knew we needed to help her.”
They shared photos of the dog and she had a massive visible lump on her head. While things looked rough for the dog, the foundation shared: “After MRI’s, biopsies, and many vet exams, we found that the lumps on her head are just tissue from an old injury and are not life threatening.”
“However, removal of the tissue would mean risking her life. We love Strawberry just the way she is and are confident we will find a family for her that feels the same as us,” they added.
Strawberry was placed in a foster home with a couple named Shaunee and Marcus while she awaited a forever home. Despite her condition, the rescue described her as “so full of unconditional love.” They added, “It’s clear she wasn’t treated well in her past life, but that doesn’t stop her from being the most loving girl.”
Thankfully, it wasn’t long before someone stepped up to offer Strawberry the loving forever home she deserves. The foundation shared an update on Instagram and said in the comments that Strawberry had been adopted.
I am broadly interested in how human activities influence the ability of wildlife to persist in the modified environments that we create.
Specifically, my research investigates how the configuration and composition of landscapes influence the movement and population dynamics of forest birds. Both natural and human-derived fragmenting of habitat can influence where birds settle, how they access the resources they need to survive and reproduce, and these factors in turn affect population demographics. Most recently, I have been studying the ability of individuals to move through and utilize forested areas which have been modified through timber harvest as they seek out resources for the breeding and postfledging phases. As well I am working in collaboration with Parks Canada scientists to examine in the influence of high density moose populations on forest bird communities in Gros Morne National Park. Many of my projects are conducted in collaboration or consultation with representatives of industry and government agencies, seeking to improve the management and sustainability of natural resource extraction.
