LP’s Red Hot Tink patiently allowed veterinarians to poke and prod her body and the inside of her mouth during a three-minute preliminary exam.
The miniature Dachshund, with a patchwork of small scars on her back, was determined to be in good health by the Denver Dumb Friends League medical examiners Sunday.
LP’s Red Hot Tink is among a group of 53 purebred dogs donated to the Dumb Friends League on Sunday by a local nonprofit, Rocky Mountain Animal Defense.
Defense executive director Mike Stabler said 66 dogs were purchased for $7,500 from a dog auction for breeders in Missouri on Friday. More than 100 donors raised around $16,000 to save the dogs, which were formerly used for breeding, Stabler said. The other 13 went to other shelters.
“It’s wonderful when you find homes for dogs that are so needy like this,” said Nancy Beims, who took two of the dogs to her Thornton shelter, Colorado Shih Tzu & Maltese Rescue.
Dumb Friends League lead veterinarian Cristie Kamiya said the donated dogs will be put up for adoption after further care, including vaccinations, deworming and being given V-chips and identification numbers. Some will need dental work and eye surgery, Kamiya said.
“They’ve been fed and have had their basic needs met,” she said. “But some did come in with dental issues, ear infections and sores on their feet from being in cages.”
According to a brochure from the Southwest Auction Service on May 8, the dogs were sold by a Denver company, Prairie Bark Kennels. The kennel owners could not be reached for comment.
“Just by getting here, all these dogs won the dog lottery,” said Kent Sarff from Last Chance for Animals, a national group.
LP’s Red Hot Tink will likely receive a less extravagant name when her new owner brings her home. With a calm and shy demeanor, she probably won’t mind.
“I know that they’re going to go to good homes and live a dog’s life,” said Darrell Rhodes, who drove the dogs to Colorado from Missouri.
Anthony Bowe 303-954-1661 or abowe@denverpost.com
