The Digby Medical Fund

Just when you least expect it, a special dog teaches you a valuable lesson. For us, that dog is Digby.

Digby came to STAF after he was spotted wandering through Eden Park in search of food, water, shelter ... and anyone that cared. Dehydrated, starving, and exhausted, Digby collapsed when he got to the shelter but even though he lay limp, his tail was wagging and he instantly won our hearts.

Digby was finally in a safe place, but he was far from out of the woods. He had contagious mange and extremely advanced Parvo, a nearly always fatal disease. He wouldn't eat and could hardly muster the energy to move. Volunteers from STAF aided in his around-the-clock care-hand-feeding him, carrying him to the yard to go the bathroom, and showering him with the kind of love and affection he probably never before knew. Despite our efforts, Digby's chances of pulling through were slim ... we just weren't sure he would make it to his first birthday.

Miraculously, almost two months later, Digby is on the mend. He is growing stronger every day and has the sweet, gentle nature of a truly grateful dog.

He made it to his first birthday! He still has a long road to make a full recovery. Won't you help him by making a donation to help pay for his extensive vet bills?