What Puppies Need

Our two young volunteers from abroad come faithfully into the Deonar Centre every day. For the pups recovering from various ailments and injuries there, they are just what the Doctor/Vet ordered! As soon as the volunteers reach the Centre, they head into the puppy pen and start their routine, quietly and very efficiently. Each pup is thoroughly inspected, ears, toes, coat, for fleas and ticks, ears are kept very clean and whoever needs a bath is taken to the bathing area. One little pup who is paralysed is taken for his water therapy session - "swimming" in a large basin of warm water to encourage his rigid limbs and tummy to work and move a bit. Other pups who are ready to go, are taken for a walk. This is an important part of the puppy's learning process and helps to teach them to walk on a leash. The best part of the session, which the puppies also seem to like the best, is all the loving attention they get. That is priceless for them and is surely an important part of the healing process.