Keyda’s Story Keyda shortly Keyda, a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever cross, after arrival was surrendered to Humane Society Hastings at HSHPE. Prince Edward by her owner in the fall of 2021. We knew right away that she was in rough shape. Her skin was dry and flaky and she had lost much of her fur. She had wounds and lumps on her skin. She was underweight and her eyes were cloudy with green discharge. She had tartar build up and tooth decay. Her bloodwork results showed she had Lyme disease and a severe flea allergy. With the help of Loyalist Veterinary Hospital and the support of our donors, she was treated for fleas, internal parasites, Lyme disease and skin, ear and eye infections. She had surgery to remove a lump and two decayed teeth. She was vaccinated against kennel cough, rabies and was microchipped. Throughout her ordeal, Keyda was a brave dog. She was shy and withdrawn and clearly in pain, but always kind and gentle. As she began to recover, we decided she might do well in a loving foster home. Luckily for Keyda, Doris and Ron Koomen had completed our foster care training and were ready to foster their first dog. “I think we fell in love right off the bat,” recalls Doris. “She [Keyda] was just so sweet. I loved her so much, but I think somehow Ron loved her even more.” In June of 2022, Ron and Doris soon decided to welcome Keyda into their home on a permanent basis. Keyda is now 11-years-old and doing well. Doris says she loves that Keyda is a senior dog, and her calmness and energy level are a perfect match for them. The Koomens are just two of the many people who open their hearts to surrendered animals every year, offering Keyda at home today. them new hope and new homes. 18