Camille was known only as A0940643 at the Orange County Animal Shelter. She is a very sweet German Shepherd who is probably around 5 years old. She was not feeling well and had to have an emergency spay yesterday. It was found that she had severe pyometra (a uterine infection), more than likely caused from being a breeding dog. She did great with the surgery and is very perky today.

The vet took some x-rays that show she has hip dysplasia on both hips. It is not causing her any discomfort right now. She also has a crumpled ear from an old hematoma that was left untreated. This girl really deserves a good home and a second chance. She has not had the best of life up until now and we need to show her the good life!

We need donations and a foster home if we are to save her. We also have a chiropractor that thinks he may be able to help her hip dysplasia considerably with just some manipulations.

Update 5/20/09

Camille is between 5 - 6 years old, we think. She has been in a foster home for about two weeks and is adored by her temporary family. She is a quietly happy lady, housebroken, good with dogs of all sizes and humans of all sizes as well! She loves to watch the world go by from her dog bed - that is, of course, after she gathers up the dog toys in the room and lays them around her on her bed. Who says you can't make yourself queen?

Please consider a mature dog like Camille - they ask for so little and give SO much in return.