October 27th 2009 4:24 am
[ Leave A Comment | 2 people already have ]
Warning: Don't read if worms, fleas, ticks and other yuckies freak you out... but it *is* a feel-good story! :o)
--
Hilary Swank's adopted dog Karoo was literally rotting from the inside out when the actress found her on the streets of South Africa - and saved her life.
The Boys Don't Cry star was shooting in The Karoo, South Africa when she took a shine to a local stray who followed her around the set - and she decided to make sure she was Ok before she left the country.
Convinced someone was looking after the dog - because she looked well fed, Swank was stunned when she learned the mutt was actually close to death.
She says, "I took her to the vet and the vet said..., 'She's actually fat because she's full of worms'.
"She had so many fleas on her they said that they should have sucked all her blood out; they couldn't believe it... She had seven ticks in one ear and six in the other.
"They said, 'If you don't take this dog, she will certainly not make it.'"
Swank took the dog home with her and added another rescued pet, Roomie, last year.
She adds, "They bring a lot of joy to my life."
Awwwwwww!!! :o)
Leave A Comment | 2 people already have That IS a feel good story...I wasn't sure about Her after she dumped Chad Lowe....But NOW!! We like her alot!! Anyone that will care that much for a stray..Is a hero in my eyes....Just like Mom and Dad did for me!! Yeaaayyyy...
Thanks for the story...
xoxoxox
Sasha YAY!!!!! I wish every stray doggy could find a nice home!
|
My Account
October 27th 2009 at 6:13 am