Pyari's Battle: From CTVT to Complete Recovery
Pyari spotted with a vaginal tumour
Pyari after her surgery under recovery, and eventual release to her territory
A Volunteer's Sharp Eye
Pyari, a street dog from Padmanabhpur, was rescued after one of our volunteers spotted her during a routine patrol and realized she had a vaginal tumor that required immediate intervention, otherwise it could burst, worsening her condition.
Comprehensive Recovery
Following successful tumor removal, Pyari underwent chemotherapy to prevent recurrence. After several weeks of monitoring her post-surgical recovery, we performed a sterilization procedure to protect her from future reproductive health issues, including preventing reinfection with CTVT.
Preparing for Battle
We coordinated with another organisation in the city for shelter and shifted Pyari. Initial blood tests revealed Pyari was severely malnourished with dangerously low hemoglobin levels and elevated white blood cell count. Before any surgical intervention could be attempted, our team focused on rebuilding her strength through nutritional supplements and medications to improve her overall health.
The Road to Surgery
Only after Pyari's second round of blood work showed improved results could we safely proceed with tumor removal surgery. The growth she suffered from was CTVT (Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor) - a cancer transmitted through mating that affects many unsterilized street dogs.
Three Months to Freedom
Pyari's complete recovery took approximately three months of dedicated care, from initial nutritional rehabilitation through surgery, chemotherapy, and sterilization. Today, she roams the streets of Padmanabhpur as a healthy, protected dog.
She is loved by the people in her area, and we found a caretaker who would feed her regularly.
Pyari is an old dog, and we hope her last few years are spent free of disease, and free of the repeated malnourishment that comes with unplanned motherhood.
Prevention is Key
Pyari's case highlights why sterilization programs are crucial for street animal health. CTVT spreads through mating and can be completely prevented through spay-neuter initiatives.
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Support sterilization drives in your community. Every sterilized animal is protected from CTVT and other reproductive cancers while helping control street animal populations humanely.
Pyari's three-month journey was possible through volunteer vigilance and comprehensive veterinary care. Help us continue protecting street animals from preventable diseases.