laika

Female - Mixed Breed

DOB: June 2023 | Weight: 22kg

We welcomed Laika into our care on June 18. Laika was rescued from the streets of Valle Esmeralda (San Vicente) by the Green Patrol (Patrulla Verde). She was first taken to the government’s veterinarian before being transferred into our care, as Nayarit does not have a municipal animal shelter.

As you can see from the photos, Laika has TVT (Transmissible Venereal Tumor); another heartbreaking case of a preventable cancer. Had she been spayed, her risk of developing TVT would have been significantly lower. She has now finished her chemotherapy and was spayed. She started her heartworm injections at the end of August. She will receive the last two towards the end of September before we retest her.

Laika wants to play all day long. She is often seen rolling around with Tula and Ivy, who are also very playful. She does well around all the dogs but really seems to be most interested in other females. She will be ready for adoption once heartworm free. She is not good with cats.