Octavia

The pitiful looking “Walmart Shar Pei” won everyone’s heart when her photo was posted looking sad and lost. She was dumped like garbage in their parking lot by her neglectful owner.
Judging by the atrocious condition she was in, being abandoned was the best thing that happened to this old gal. After Animal Services picked her up, the shelter scheduled her for a brow lift and spay. They reached out to rescue with a long list of medical concerns including skin, ears and eye issues. Merlin’s Hope committed to her knowing she was old, riddled with ailments and located in the USA….but we were likely her only hope. It was a team effort getting her from the shelter and into rescue. We were very fortunate to have a medical and Pei savvy foster willing to take on the extra responsibility of caring for this very broken girl. A new start and a new name, Octavia.
Octavia settled in quietly at first while she got the lay of the land, meaning meeting the resident Shar peis and sizing them up. She endearingly won the heart of her foster mom being a good patient for her medicated baths, ear drops, eye drops and vet appointments.
Now that she’s beginning to feel better, her big personality is taking charge. She has found her place in this incredible home with her four furry brothers whom she rules over like the Queen she thinks she is. She has a long road ahead of her to heal the wounds of the past, physical and mental, but she’s in the best place possible place.
When you put your heart and soul into nurturing an animal back to health, inevitably love, trust and an incredible bond blossoms. We are truly grateful for the kindness and support her forever mom has, and alway will provide for this special girl.
Happy Adoption Day Octavia