07/06/2026
Approximately 6 weeks ago, we took in an emergency chaining case from Friends of the Tucumcari Animal Shelter & we named him JACE ❤🐾 We initially committed to helping through his initial decompression off of the chain (appx 2wks) then we realized he needed more & he needed the best, so he stayed.
JACE is now 11 mos old & in his short life he experienced more suffering & pain than ANY dog should know in a lifetime 🥲 The scars on JACES neck told a story of multiple embedded chains, he was covered in ticks & emaciated. He was scared, he was confused & he was untrusting of humans. When we took him in for his initial vetting, we discovered JACE was also suffering from heartworm disease.
Fast forward to now. JACE has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped & groomed. He has gained 17 # & has received treatment for heartworm disease with Dr Hamel at Blue Cross Animal Clinic. JACE is currently undergoing 30 days of strict activity restriction (after HWT injection #2) & has made treasured human friends. Currently, JACE is staying with our friends at Duke City Dog Spa & Lounge, while he works hands on with Mz. Pawsitive LLC 3x/wk - focusing on enrichment, calming exercises & basic manners (jumping/mouthing). It is so important that his body stay still so he can heal, but that his mind continues to learn. We are so grateful for these trusted partnerships - JACE is loved & adored ❤ & he has come a long way from the fearful & defensive boy we met straight off of the chain.
Once his HWT restriction is lifted, we will begin leash work & dog/dog socialization so he has the skills he needs to find the very best home. Rehabilitating a dog off of a chain - physically, mentally & emotionally - requires many moving parts, lots of funds, a strong commitment & time. We are committed to JACE through placement & will provide progress reports as we move forward.
Special thanks to Verdes Cannabis for their $2500 donation which covered the cost of his heartworm treatment 🙏We are also very grateful to our friends at Dr.Hempdog for their donation of CBD Behavior Formula tincture & calming bars to help him through this "down time". JACES journey is not cheap = lodging costs, trainer expense, food, supplements, gear, supplies, enrichment items, treats, medical care...they all add up, fast! To date, JACES expenses total over $6K & we are nowhere near done. But he is worth every cent & we are so honored to be helping him.
Please consider a donation to help us keep our promise to this very special boy 🥰 Once hes ready & is cleared for adoption...hes going to make a verrrry lucky human the adventurous & loyal companion they have dreamed of. And of course, they will have a lifetime of support from NMDOG.
You can via this post or, if you prefer:
PayPal -
Zelle - [email protected]
credit/debit card - www.NMDOG.org
Snail Mail - 9445 Coors Blvd NW #171, Abq NM 87114
Thank you 💪
Link in comments to his original post showing his chained "life" before NMDOG ⬇️
