Dogs make remarkable recovery in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two dogs endured a tough journey through the streets of Topeka.

The two dogs, formerly known as Honey and Bear, have made a remarkable recovery after being adopted.

Mabel and Atticus, as the dogs are now known, were found on the street in harsh conditions and taken to the Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) in Topeka. Grace Clinton, a spokeswoman for the Human Society, tells us what happened.

“When they first came to our shelter, it was August 21st,” Clinton said. “They were brought to us by a Good Samaritan, a member of the community, who found them in quite a rough condition. It was quite clear from the photos that many people on the internet saw that they were not feeling well.”

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The HHHS medical team soon discovered that both dogs had this red scab.

“This is a skin condition caused by a type of skin mite in dogs,” Clinton said. “This particular strain they had was not contagious to other animals when they were here. But it did cause severe hair loss, infections, pus, scabies and skin irritation. It itched and hurt in these dogs.”

27 News spoke with Jessica Haskins, the owner of Honey, now called Mabel, about how the recovery process is going.

“When we first got her, it was two baths a week,” Haskins said. “We’re still trying to keep track of them, but her skin has completely cleared up; she has been approved by the vet. She had to wear a sweater because she smelled strongly of yeast at first. But by the time we brought her home, just two days after I met her, that smell was gone and of course she now loves sweaters.”

Haskins told us that Monday, November 4, marked one month since Mabel was adopted.

“Everyone is so happy,” Haskins said. “At first, of course, everyone told you: you don’t need a dog, you don’t need a dog and all the disadvantages of having another dog. But really, she’s just been so positive for my whole family.

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Bear, now named Atticus, has found a forever home with two new sisters, Millie and Masie. Atticus’ owners are no strangers to Helping Hands, having adopted there before. Atticus’ new owners said it didn’t take long for Millie and Masie to take to him, and vice versa.

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