"Delilah lived her days at the side of field hands in grapefruit orchards in Thermal, California. There she spent time faithfully with her field hand caregiver. The field hands on the property fed their dogs and cared for them as well as can be expected within their meager means. Rattlesnakes are prevalent where it is cool from the blazing sun and where there are gophers and citrus fruit for dessert. It is also a cool place for the dogs to rest during the day. Hence it was in this terrain that Delilah lived and had her pups and had her run in with a rattlesnake. Two weeks prior to her rescue, Delilah was attacked by a rattlesnake while protecting her puppies. She is a fighter. She fought the venom that ravished her head and throat area with swelling and inflammation that eventually led to a festering wound. Still she used her strength that remained to nurse and care for her pups.
And then a weekend in April….
"Rescue Group #1" arrived at Delilah’s field where they removed Delilah's pups with the hopes that they may be adopted through their organization.
"Rescue Group #2" alerted me that the rattlesnake attacked mom, Delilah was left behind after her puppies were removed and was in need of medical attention.
"Rescue group #2" coordinated the means for me to find her and arranged a temporary foster for Delilah. A Big Thank you to rescue group #2 who would not let her be forgotten and her great foster family.
April 22nd - After arriving and speaking with the field hands on the property I discovered they were grateful for her to be rescued and that she would receive medical attention. In their words it would be “a sin” to deny her help in her condition.
April 23rd - Delilah was seen by Dr. Conner of Desert Dunes Animal Hospital where her wound was medically debrided and dying flesh was cut away. An injectable antibiotic was administered and a medical exam was done. Delilah will be fostered by a former Vet Tech who will oversee see her day to day improvements administer meds to her twice daily and get her on the path to a happy life.
Delilah’s other Medical Conditions...
Delilah is highly emaciated and loaded with intestinal parasites (worms). Dr. Connor felt suspicious knots during her physical examination and took X-rays. Upon examination of her Xrays, he discovered that Delilah has multiple fractures in her right rear leg. We will revisit these fractures after her recovery period from the worms, rattlesnake bite, and emaciated health. When health permits she will be completely vaccinated, spayed and micro chipped and will be looking for a permanent new home. That will not be anytime soon." -Cathy on 4/24/13
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| Delilah's rattlesnake bite wound on the day of her rescue. |
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| The grapefruit orchards where Delilah lived. |
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| Delilah being loaded into the car on the day of her rescue. |
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| At the Vet. |
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