Azzan just back from the vet where Dr Gray found that one of the pins had come undone and was sticking out of his left leg, which he removed and applied fresh bandages.
Check up day
Azzan just back from the vet where Dr Gray found that one of the pins had come undone and was sticking out of his left leg, which he removed and applied fresh bandages.
Hello again
Hello again
Maryke seeing Azzan again for the first time since Hippo Pools.
You can tell how hard it still is for him to try and sit normally. He ends up having to sit 'side-saddle' with the bandages and splints. Because of the injuries and near starvation, the muscles in his hind quarters are so weak that he struggles to control the sitting down movement and then struggles to get himself up again.
Some TLC
Azzan's elbows are so badly scarred from having to use them to move around. Here Liam is applying cream to help soften them up.
Azzan playing like a puppy
Day 4 of Azzan at his new home in Cape Town, soaking up all the attention.
Azzan's first check up
Azzan leaving the vet after having a thorough check up and his splints and bandages changed - he is one very happy boy :-)
First walk on the beachfront
Azzan's first walk with Terri on Sea Point promenade. A far cry from the sandy river banks of the Kunene.
Clearing Azzan at the border
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Clearing Azzan at the border was quick and painless :-) thanks to Dr Hartmann preparing his certificate and us doing our homework before leaving Cape Town.
For anyone wanting to move an animal across the border, all you need is an inter-territorial movement permit which acts as an import permit and a veterinary health certificate.
Keetmanshoop
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We over-nighted in Keetmanshoop on Saturday at a pet friendly spot. After a long day on the road, we finally got to spend some quality time with Azzan.
On his way
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Saturday 14h00 - Met up with Esme and collected Azzan. Here he is with his nose stuck through between the chairs.
The open road
In Namibia :: Saturday morning - on the road from Noordoewer to meet Esme & Azzan in Mariental
Azzan's goody bag
No rescue would be complete without a goody bag filled to the brim with treats and toys. Just a taste of the life in store for him.
Rocco testing out Azzan's new bed
It's the day before we leave for Namibia to fetch Azzan and the excitement is mounting. Tomorrow we drive up to just across the border and on Saturday we leave early from Noordoewer for Mariental to meet Esme.
This fantastic bed was donated to Azzan by ROGZ The World's Coolest Pet Gear! They were also generous enough to supply him with a brand new harness and leash. Thanks ROGZ, you guys rock!
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