Second Chances: Rescue and Rehabilitation for Strays
This is the side of my work that doesn't make it to the training manuals. It’s about the strays who cross our path, needing more than just a training session—they need a fighting chance to live, heal, and find comfort.
This is Mummy, a sweet stray who walked into our lives three years ago. After she suffered a severe bite wound on her face, we had to put her through surgery and a long recovery process. Her resilience through it all has been truly inspiring.
An update on Mummy's recovery. Thanks to the generous donations from our community, her wound is healing beautifully, and she's scheduled for eye surgery to restore her vision. Your support makes this life-saving work possible.
Mummy can see again! After her eye surgery, she came back to us and could finally see our faces. It was one of the most heartwarming moments. Thank you to everyone who donated and to the amazing vets who helped our girl.
This brave girl was spotted by my team with a massive wound on her side. Rescuing her was difficult, but she is now safe at MBT, receiving medical care and lots of chicken. We are hopeful for her full recovery.
This is Dotty's story. She was brought to us after being run over by a car, and I honestly didn't think she would make it. But she is a fighter. After emergency vet care, IV fluids at our facility, and lots of TLC, she is standing and drinking on her own.
We found this newborn puppy from a litter near MBT with a large, infected abscess on his neck. We rushed him to the vet to have it drained and now he's recovering safely in our office, getting antibiotics and his mom's milk.
This sweet one-year-old momma dog was running a fever and we suspected an infection. After a vet visit, she's on antibiotics and doing much better, all while still caring for her puppies. Dogs teach us so much about resilience.
While on a walk, one of my trainers found this tiny kitten with a severe eye infection. We brought her back to MBT, cleaned her up, and started her on eye drops. We then reunited her with her mom and are continuing her treatment daily.
You don't have to adopt every dog to help. On a trip to Ratnagiri, I found this litter and their mom. In just a few hours, I was able to deworm the pups, treat the mom's skin infection, and give her food to help with her milk supply. Every little bit helps.
About Second Chances: Rescue & Rehabilitation
You don't need to adopt every dog to change their life. Whether it is treating a massive infected wound, managing tick fever, or nursing a pregnant momma, my approach focuses on immediate, hands-on intervention. These dogs come into our facility, receive the medical care they need, and recover in our space before heading back to their streets or into foster care.
Rescue work is rarely pretty. It involves blood, late-night vet runs, and the daily grind of cleaning wounds or administering medication. At MBT, we don't have a shelter, but we have a facility that becomes a temporary home for those in desperate need.
Practical, Daily Rescue
My team and I don't just see a stray; we see an individual with a story. From Mummy, who came to us pregnant and eventually required complex eye surgery, to Dotty, who survived a car accident and severe tick fever through round-the-clock IV fluids and care in our office, these experiences define our culture.
Not Just About Adoption
Often, people think helping means adoption. But you can do so much from where you are. In Ratnagiri, I found a litter of puppies and their mom. Instead of bringing them home, we treated them on-site. We dewormed the pups, treated the mom for skin infections, and boosted her lactation with the right supplements. It took a few hours, a trip to the local store, and some effort, but it gave that family a better start.
How We Manage Recovery
When we bring a rescue into MBT, they aren't just 'patients.' They get:
- Medical triage: Quick vet visits to assess infections, fractures, or illnesses.
- Post-op care: Laser treatments, acupuncture, or simple daily dressing changes for wounds.
- The 'MBT' treatment: Good nutrition, clean beds, and consistent medication.
We keep these dogs in our office or recovery rooms so they are monitored constantly. It’s hard work, but when a dog who couldn't walk starts drinking water on their own, it is the most rewarding feeling in the world.
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