Mokka given new lease of life by Louth Dog Pound

Louth County Council Dog Pound came to the rescue of an 11 year old Rottweiler found tied to a gate in mid-Louth last month.

Staff at the pound were alerted to three dogs left outside a property in Dunleer on July 21st. Louth County dog wardens arrived at the scene and were able to safely remove all three, a Rottweiler and two small terriers, to the dog pound.

The Rottweiler was found to be microchipped and registered as ‘Mokka’.  The owner was contacted, but informed staff that they did not want the dog back.

Mokka was assessed and found to generally be in good body condition, but she unfortunately had a golf ball sized growth on her paw, which had begun to rupture. The location of the tumour also meant that it could have caused damage to her paw. For this reason, and to reduce the risk of accidental injury and infection, she was kept in a separate kennel beside her two little companions. 

Once it became clear that she would not be reclaimed by her owner, a decision was taken to remove the mass.

^{ABOVE: Mokka post surgery}

The pound keeper also contacted Dundalk Dog Rescue (DDR), who work closely with Louth County Council dog pound to rehome dogs.   DDR sought a foster placement for Mokka and kindly offered to take her into their care as soon as one was found – an important outlet for her long term care.

Louth County Veterinarian Garrett Shine carried out surgery to remove the tumour, and Mokka has made a full recovery. She was also given her initial vaccines at the pound, and her overgrown nails were trimmed to make walking more comfortable for her.

Post surgery she enjoyed a warm soft bed at the pound, and plenty of treats. With stitches removed, she has been healing well, and has bounced back to her best.

“She is an extremely sweet natured lady who loves a gentle stroll and to lie in the grass at the pound when the sun shines, and loves being brushed and generally fussed over,” explained Pound Keeper Catherine Keating.

Mokka is still being cared for at the pound, but it is expected she will go in to long term foster care with Dundalk Dog Rescue, and hopefully soon be in her new foster home getting all the love and attention she deserves.

Her two companions, two terriers brought to Louth County Pound on the same day were rehomed after just six days.