Mandy
DOB: 1991
DOH: 4/14/00
Favorite Food: Bread
Dislikes: German Shepherd Mixes

In December 1992, Kathy was assisting in a rescue of a dog that was on the kill list at the SPCA in Harlem. After rescuing the dog from the shelter, while Kathy and a friend were trying to flag a gypsy cab to take the dog back home, they noticed a little dog walking without a leash, alongside a man on the other side of Second Avenue. Kathy was impressed that the dog was apparently so well trained that she did not need a leash in a busy Manhattan neighborhood.

However, next thing she knew, the little dog was running across Second Avenue and jumped up into Kathy’s arms and began kissing her face. Apparently, she just happened to be walking by the man and was homeless, wandering the streets.

So, Kathy and her friend searched the entire neighborhood trying to find someone who might recognize the little lost dog. When their enquiries came up completely blank, Kathy decided to bring her home rather than turn her in to the shelter where she would have faced death in a few days. She was almost the same size as Kathy’s most recent rescue addition (see Seamus’ story) and sadly, she had scars all over her back indicating prior abuse. She had either been burned or beaten badly leaving the ugly scars.

Kathy brought her home and named her Mandy.

At first, Mandy was very docile with the other 3 dogs. But once comfortable, she was quite spunky and was especially fierce if she saw a German Shepherd mix. It seems that Mandy may have been used in fights with bigger dogs. She is a sweetie with people but can be very aggressive with certain breeds and can spot a shepherd mix a mile away. However, she got along beautifully with her “siblings” and has been a great addition to the household.

Mandy is now a senior citizen and moves a lot slower. She gets her daily dose of glucosomine, chrondroitin and MSM. She regularly goes for 2 mile walks and loves her chew toys and sitting on the front porch. She is almost deaf and blind but goes to work with Kathy weekly and responds to a whistle. Somehow, however, she can still see any morsel of food on the sidewalk during her noontime walks! She has had a very happy life and is still quite spunky and healthy. She will readily give you a kiss if you ask for one!