Dog of the Month

by Syd Sullins

Meet our beautiful Vincente! He was a street dog that most likely had a home but was abandoned. It’s obvious that he’s friendly and happy to get his walks and be the center of your attention. It’s also obvious that he is good with other dogs. And it’s also obvious that at some point in his life, he had to be a fighter - he is a distemper survivor. Odds of surviving this awful virus are only 50/50, and Vicente was one of the lucky ones.

Unfortunately, distemper can leave it’s mark long after the dog recovers. Vincente has a slight, but noticeable, facial tick. This in no way affects his ability to love and be a great companion. It’s just something that he carries with him from his past; I look at it as a badge of honor for his courage.

Vincente is about two years old and weighs 45 pounds.