Trouble, Mdzananda Animal Clinic

Tiny Khayelitsha puppy protects his family from gangsters

Four-month-old puppy, Trouble, has been hailed as a brave hero by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic staff in Khayelitsha. The crossbreed puppy put his life at risk trying to protect his human family and furry mom.

On Tuesday morning, a group of gangsters tried to break into his home. His fur mother scared the criminals off by growling and chasing them down the road. Fearlessly, the tiny puppy ran after them too, barking all the way. In his pursuit, the criminals attacked him, breaking his radius and ulnar of the front left leg. Trouble was collected by Mdzananda’s animal ambulance and transported to their NPO veterinary hospital in Khayelitsha.

“As trouble is still very young surgery wasn’t required. Being so small, his bones are still growing. With a splint bandage to keep the bones back in line, they will heal correctly,” says Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive. “The splint bandage will stay on for two to three weeks after which our veterinarians will be able to determine how well his healing process is going.”

Trouble is now safely recovering at home and will return to the animal clinic for a check up in three weeks.

“He is a fearless little puppy and a big hero in our community’s hearts. Moral of the story? Be brave, no matter your size,” says Phiwe Finca, Marketing Officer.

Trouble, Mdzananda Animal Clinic

If you would like to contribute to the costs incurred to provide Trouble medical care, please contact info@mdzananda.co.za or make a donation to Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Standard Bank, Account: 075595710, Branch Code: 025009, Savings account, Reference: Hero + Your Name.

About Mdzananda Animal Clinic (www.mdzananda.co.za)
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is a permanent, veterinary council registered, NPO animal clinic in Khayelitsha, a township just outside of Cape Town, South Africa, home to 400 000 people (2011 census) and their pets. The clinic serves an average of 1500 animals per month through consultations, hospitalisation, general and orthopaedic surgeries, a sterilisation clinic, mobile clinics and an animal ambulance. Mdzananda has a strong focus on community empowerment and education to ensure responsible pet ownership into the future.

Source: Mdzananda Animal Clinic