Abandoned dog flies to new home in Prague
The canine was rescued and sent to Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary (BMAD) in Nov last year.
Shravan Krishnan of BMAD said that when the dog arrived at the hospital, it had difficulty walking and was malnourished. It was admitted for veterinary care and physiotherapy. "We named him Pattu. After five months of treatment and physiotherapy training, he regained health. The dog is now walking normally. When Pattu's health improved, we decided to find him a new home," he said.
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BMAD posted Pattu's details on its website for rehabilitation, and there were many inquiries from pet lovers across the state.
The Czech-based adopter was found solely through social media outreach by BMAD.
Multiple rounds of screening were conducted before zeroing in on Pavilina Buskova, a resident of the Czech Republic who immediately agreed to adopt Pattu.
Pattu was moved to a private shelter where he stayed until it flew to the European country. After completing the formalities with the customs department authorities, Pattu was safely put in a wooden crate with space for aeration and sent on a flight in June. The pet has now happily settled with its new owner, Shravan added.
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