Welcome to every one into 2014. DD has celebrated the new year with her dog friends in Uganda, who come from all corners of east Africa. She has friends from Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. Her tale waggles at her new human friend Dominic. A local young man who volunteers the the practice to help walk and care for the dogs. He is DD's guardian.
Dominic takes DD out for walks on his way to school and also invites her over to his house so she can get away from the hassle of the other dogs. He also keeps rabbits which Dora loves to chase. Its is comforting to see the team really looking out for DD. As we all know DD is a picky princess and she has a very tight inner circle of friends. Also sharing is not well practiced by this only child.
The reason why we are holding hand in encouragement for DD is that she has lost her appetite. Reasons for this are many but we think its just a big change in environment and her favorite owner not being there. The Dr claims she is suffering Dog annoerxia. More details of this condition can be found on this website:
http://www.2ndchance.info/anorexia.htm
She has lots over 10% of her weight. She is very social, needy and is happy. She eats certain bits of her meal and is taking some items off Dominic's hands. We hope her appetite opens up soon if not we may be forced to bring her back to Congo.
Below are some photos from my last visit done 07th of January this new year.
 |
| DD welcoming her owner on the playground |
 |
| DD nap after her play |
 |
| Find DD in her rented apartment |
 |
| This is where DD sleeps, in a cupboard |
 |
| DD Please eat, get hungry, even if its a plastic chicken |
