No Miracle for Miranda

Miranda; in the car on her way to my place.

Little Miranda was rescued by Rachael from Paws4Life on Tues May the 15th. She was on the side of the road frantically drinking from a puddle. Rach texted me and I told her to bring the little one straight over.

It didn't look good for Miranda; as Rachael's daughter Indi had named her.






She weighed 339gms and had mange but what concerned me the most was that she was really unresponsive and wasn't interested in having something to eat or drink at all. This is unusual for a wee hog with mange as they are usually very dehydrated and starving when they are first rescued.

Feeling pretty pessimistic about her chances, I tucked Miranda up in a hospital box on a heat pad with some food and water and popped her into a quiet room. When I checked on her before bed she hadn't had anything to eat or drink and indeed, hadn't moved at all.

This did not bode well and my instincts forewarned me of what to expect on the morrow.

The following morning I wasn't surprised to discover that sadly Miranda had indeed died in the night. I suspect she had been hit by a car, poor baby. At least she was warm and safe as she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

RIP Miranda - May your days over the Bridge be full of warmth and sunshine.