Virgil is a love warrior and sometimes he loves too hard. That’s why if you get too close to his Dad he’ll give you his danger face. Because nothing in the world is more important to him than his Dad.
Virgil and his Dad both suffered some pretty tough times. Things still aren’t good but at least they have a roof over their heads and a bed to sleep in. It’s not pretty but it’s something. And it’s like a resort hotel compared to what they had.
Another reminder about being thankful. This dynamic duo doesn’t have much but in their hearts they have it all. And for that they are grateful. And that’s why Virgil protects his Dad so fiercely.
Because if they lose each other they lose it all.
But we needed to get a bit closer to Virgil for his exam and treatment. Because that’s part of the great work that The Pongo Fund does. We go where the need is great and we provide great care. Right there face to face, hand to paw, armed with kind and skilled veterinarians and a mobile medical hospital ready to do whatever needs to be done.
For Virgil it wasn’t too bad. But keeping him happy was crucial because we could see how concerned he was. So we walked away for a minute and let Virgil get the lay of the land. Sniff here and sniff there and when Virgil said he was ready, the teeny muzzle was ever-so-gently placed over his little snout.
I wish you could have seen Dr. Melissa and Dr. Robin working together to get that little muzzle onto Virgil. They could not have been any more gentle and we know that Virgil knew that too.
And poof! Just like that we were done and Virgil was all wiggles and waggles and back in his Dad’s lap doing his Happy Dance.
Helping Virgil and his Dad was such a great feeling. As was every person and pet that we helped that day.
Our next Pongo Emergency Veterinary Care Clinic is just a few days away. We can’t wait.
Because being a helper is a good feeling.
And this is why we Pongo.
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