Lilbit, known as Joy when she was rescued by APL from Christian County Animal Control, has come a long way in just a few weeks. She had severe ear and skin infections, and most likely would not have survived if left at AC. Her foster mom, Kathy Lee, has now adopted her as a permanent member of the family. “She really is as sweet and cute as she can be,” says Kathy. “When we took her home, she couldn’t see or hear well as a result of neglect. You could see the scratches on her corneas.”
After daily ear drops and a special diet, Lilbit not only looks a thousand percent better, the inflammation in her ears has been practically eliminated and she can hear much better. Kathy says she knows her way around the house and is a real cuddle bug. “Although her vision is still not great,” she says, “she runs laps through the house. Roger often goes to bed before I do, and he takes the dogs upstairs with him. If I don’t come up right away, Lilbit starts singing to let me know she wants my attention. She’s just a real sweetheart! Thanks to everyone at APL, and to Amy Tucker for bringing this sweet little dog to APL’s attention.”
The small inset photo will give you an idea how Lilbit looked when APL first met her.