These were some of the original shots of the dog formerly known as Chico...
Now - May 25th, 2003, his stainless steel implement is gone and he has secured a permanent position in his new family.
Dory Tuvim and Judy Meyers have effected not only a complete physical change in this special dog but most importantly (and impressively, I might add), a total 180 degree transformation in personality too!

Asa, as he is now called, was petrified to the point of completely shutting down when he was first plucked from the reservation in a remote area of Vancouver Island. His jaw was severely broken and his prognosis was very poor. With the never before seen support of strangers - from as far away as Montreal and New York, the money was freely given to provide the surgery he needed.

Judy did the rest. Countless hours of care and attention, patient socialization and encouragement have released the dog that lay deep inside the traumatized being.

Now...a happy, obedient and confident playmate with a knack for causing the occasional bit of trouble, bounds across pastures and fields. Reveling, in a life that without the help and support of literally hundreds of people and in particular the diligent care of Judy and Dory, would have been extinguished without ever blooming

Too all of you that helped...Please know that your support truly was the gift of life and that all of us involved, are lacking in words to adequately express our deep gratitude.

The least we can do is provide for you a picture...of what you have helped to create. Presenting Asa The Healed...