My name is Tonga!

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This is not a NYSRR dog - but we are assisting our rescue partner UCare in Louisiana with a few dogs.

Meet Tonga !

Tonga has a long rescue journey .. so sad but he is safe now. Tonga's Mom is pictured here as well. She is a sweet soft 25lb Spaniel. Tonga at 6-7mo weighed 20lbs and we expect him to be about the same size as his Momma.

This little guy has never met a stranger that he didn't run to with a wiggle and a kiss! Tonga's sweet, happy personality can turn the grumpiest of people into a smiling Teddy Bear.

Tonga's journey was not an easy one. His momma Fiji and her sister were living as strays under a rental home. The renters didn't care because they "weren't their dogs!" Fiji was nursing her 4 babies and was hit by a car. She suffered with 3 broken legs and her pelvis - yet she still crawled under that home to care for her 4 babies. Then her sister, who had 3 nursing puppies was hit and succumbed to her injuries - leaving her puppies as orphans but Fiji helped nurse them too. Unfortunately, only two of the pups and Fiji survived. The only reason the renters contacted anyone was because of the smell of the decaying bodies under their home.

Fiji, Tonga and his half sister Kiri were the only survivors. As you can see Fiji is now up and running! She is happy and playing but unfortunately needs to go through heartworm treatment. Tonga is her sole surviving puppy along with is half sister Kiri (will be posted soon). Tonga is a testament to rescue. With all he has endured.....love has seen him through. Meet Tonga !

These dogs are currently located in Pineville, LA. Transportation is provided as part of the adoption fee. NYSRR will accept applications for their dogs - please visit our website at NYSRR.com to fill out our online application.