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Melina's burns are healed and Plano Animal Services is hoping you can help turn her luck around


Melina, 62796, is waiting at Plano Animal Services

Melina is a survivor. She lived through who knows what  before suffering a chemical burn and ending up at Plano Animal Services last November. Her journey since hasn't been easy either - first surgery to clean the burned flesh and more than 40 stitches to repair the damage, then weeks wrapped in bandages covering nearly her entire body. After that a failed adoption and subsequent return to the shelter, and it is safe to say that it is past time for this little girl's luck to change.

Melina is good with children and very smart. She is house trained, knows plenty of commands, and gets along with dogs her own size. Her wounds have healed completely, although a scar remains. As a very special VIP pet, Melina is available for adoption for only $25! That's a great deal considering she's already spayed, wormed, tested for heartworms, micro-chipped and she's current on her vaccination. And as part of the VIP pet program, Melina's adopter will receive a starter food packet including discount coupons and discounted dog training classes.

Melina is a very special dog and deserves so much more than what life has dealt her so far. Isn't there someone who could love her, and maybe even spoil her?

Plano Animal Services shelter is located at 4028 West Plano Parkway in Plano. The shelter is closed on Monday, but open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, you can call 972-769-4360 during business hours, or visit the Plano Animal Services website. Please be sure to mention Melina's unique identification number when you call - it is 62796.

Even if you can't adopt Melina, maybe someone you know can. Won't you please share this article with all your family and friends?

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Slideshow: Melina's journey in photos

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Melina shortly after being brought in to Plano Animal Services

Slideshow: Melina's journey in photos

, Dallas Animal Rescue Examiner

Rebecca Poling is founder of Companions For Life, an Advisory Board member of Metroplex Animal Coalition, Dallas Animal Advocates, DFW Rescue Me and Paws In The City, and serves on the City Of Dallas Animal Shelter Commission. Email her at rpolingtx@swbell.net.

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