Wet Nose gets these tails wagging
The centre shared several stories in July of their residents who have overcome and are waiting for their forever homes.
The rescued animals in the Wet Nose Animal Rescue Centre kennels outside Bronkhorstspruit might not be able to tell of their ordeals, but a wagging tail is a tell-tale sign of gratitude and restoration.
The centre shared several stories in July of their residents who have overcome and are waiting for their forever homes. Six-year-old Sheila arrived at the shelter after she was found alone and injured on a property in Kaalfontein.
Kennel life is not for her. Sheila is stressed, confused and hurting. A wound on her leg keeps recurring because she won’t stop licking it out of anxiety. Even with a cone, she finds a way to remove it to soothe herself.
Dexter, a two-year-old pitbull, was picked up from the side of the N4 near Mamelodi, a rope still dangling from his neck. At Wet Nose, the vet gave him a check-up and declared him healthy. He arrived yearning – not for food, not for treats, but for affection.
When their humans had to move due to eviction, the home that once held Harry’s goofy smiles and Savanna’s quiet love was suddenly gone. Harry, a big brown boerboel-crossbreed, is a joyful two-year-old.
Savanna is a black and brown Africanis who is cautious, observant and tender-hearted. She doesn’t come running but watches first, softly wagging her tail.
Parker didn’t bark when found. He didn’t cry. He just lay there, thin and trembling, as if the world had taken everything from him but his will to survive.
This brave Africanis boy was spotted as a stray in Kempton Park, painfully emaciated, dragging a leg swollen from sepsis and barely able to stand. A kind woman took him in, fed him and contacted Wet Nose.
The team met her halfway in Bapsfontein and brought Parker straight to safety. His rescuer also raised more than R10 000 to give him a fighting chance.
When Parker first arrived, he was weak and could hardly walk. He had no energy, and it was clear he had been through a lot. His leg infection is now under control, and he’s getting a little stronger daily.
He is walking better, looking more alert and starting to trust again. Parker still has a long way to go. He’s not ready for adoption yet – his body needs more time to heal.
When the police found Warden abandoned in a house in Ekangala, he had a chain and torn collar tightly wound around his neck. Despite the pain and fear he must have endured, he seemed to always smile.
Warden is a two-year-old collie crossbreed who runs like he’s trying to make up for all the days he couldn’t. He’s playful, energetic, and full of life as if he knows every new sunrise is an opportunity to play.
Warden is now a burst of joy on four legs. He’s playful, full of energy and always ready to chase a toy or zoom around the yard with his signature goofy grin. If you want to adopt one of these special pooches or support Wet Nose, contact them on 082 677 8084.
