DCR case file – Topsy

Topsy's story

Topsy had never been loved or cared for. 

She came into rescue in terrible condition with scars on her body, her mouth and teeth were badly infected and she was very quiet and lethargic. 

Whilst undertaking the standard vet checks, we discovered she had a lot more going on and would need extensive surgery and ongoing treatment.

. . . and so her journey with Dizzy Chihuahua Rescue began!

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When Topsy came into us it was very apparent that she had never been loved or cared for. She came into rescue in terrible condition, scars on her body, her mouth and teeth were badly infected
When Topsy came into us it was very apparent that she had never been loved or cared for. She came into rescue in terrible condition, scars on her body, her mouth and teeth were badly infected
During the routine vet check we discovered she had more going wrong with her.
During the routine vet check we discovered she had more going wrong with her.
She had Mammary tumours and tests showed she had Cushings disease which meant that she was not going to have a long life.
She had Mammary tumours and tests showed she had Cushings disease which meant that she was not going to have a long life.
We decided to investigate and remove the tumours and see if we could give her the best life possible...no matter how long that might be.
We decided to investigate and remove the tumours and see if we could give her the best life possible...no matter how long that might be.
The numerous tumours were malignant and we were advised more may come.
The numerous tumours were malignant and we were advised more may come.
As she had Cushings disease which would need ongoing treatment and medication and with the prospect of potential tumours returning, we decided her best option would be to remain in DCR care and become a permanent foster dog
As she had Cushings disease which would need ongoing treatment and medication and with the prospect of potential tumours returning, we decided her best option would be to remain in DCR care and become a permanent foster dog
Sadly Topsy died in 2022, however, what was important was this little dog was, cherished for the final 4 years of her life and experienced love, affection and the care she needed
Sadly Topsy died in 2022, however, what was important was this little dog was, cherished for the final 4 years of her life and experienced love, affection and the care she needed
We have a number of dogs in permanent DCR care. We will never abandon one of our DCR dogs and try to give them the best life possible, however long that may be
We have a number of dogs in permanent DCR care. We will never abandon one of our DCR dogs and try to give them the best life possible, however long that may be