Donations At Work: Ammo

Earlier this year, we received a call asking if we could help a family facing a terrible situation involving their four-year-old dog, Ammo. For many reasons, his family could no longer keep him and despite his relatively young age, he was blind in both eyes from glaucoma, leaving little hope of a shelter or another family taking him. Ammo’s condition was extremely painful and once his eyes were no longer functioning, surgically removing them became necessary. Unable to afford surgery for a dog they could no longer keep, he had an appointment to be euthanized at their vet. So, we did what we do and welcomed him into the HHDR family with all the promises of a safe and healthy future we give all our dogs.

When Ammo arrived at HHDR, his world had just recently become dark and he fumbled to find his way around in it. It was difficult for all of us to imagine what adjusting to a sightless world among people you do not know must’ve been like for him. But, despite the unfamiliar surroundings and the painful pressure the disease was putting on his eyes, he was nothing but loving and trusting. We knew very quickly that once he was over the medical hurdles he was facing, we was going to make someone an amazing friend.

With your help, we were able to step in and provide not only the surgery he needed, but the follow up care and the tools he needed to adjust to a sightless world. And boy did he adjust well! Free of the pain his eyes were causing him, he quickly become a playful, curious, adventurous pup. Far from slowing him down. Ammo quickly embraced his new lease on life and began navigating his world incredibly well.

He was able to recoup in the loving care of a volunteer who opened her heart and home to help him. And once he was well on the road to a full recovery, he made his way from his foster home, back to Helping Hounds.  Before too long, his forever people made their way to him. Ammo was adopted into a home with 3 doggie siblings, including an HHDR alum, Willy. And his forever family are so happy with their beautiful newest addition.

In the months since his adoption, Ammo has adjusted beautifully into his new life. His family says that he plays every morning with his doggie sister, Bella and has a great time barking at all the neighbors driving up or down their driveways. Ammo’s dad says that he is very polite and waits to be let out by just sitting next to the door quietly. Ammo also loves his new sweater and toy balls . . . . at least the ones he can’t chew up! Dad says, “Ammo is a good boy.”

Thank you for your donations and continued support. With your help, we are able to give dogs, like Ammo, a New Leash On Life.