Angel Doctor Fixes His Heart in More Ways than One PDF  | Print |  E-mail
Many doctors at the MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center bond with their patients, however after Sunny, a 13-year-old, deaf Chow/Husky mix in foster care, underwent a lifesaving pacemaker implantation, Dr. Gregg Rapoport went one step further and adopted her. Now living a healthy life with the Angell cardiologist, Sunny has left behind years of alleged abuse and a heart rate less than half that of a normal dog.
Sunny was rescued in January by Norwich Animal Control when she was found next to a vacant house during an ice-storm, having spent her life up to that point tied to a tree outside. The severity of her malnutrition was discovered when over 30lbs. of hair mats and feces were trimmed from her, leaving an underweight 32lb. frame.

The Sunny Fund, a fund created to raise the money for her pacemaker procedure, made it possible for Sunny to come to the Angell Animal Medical Center for her care. Following a series of tests including an echocardiogram, electrocardiogram and chest x-rays, Sunny was cleared for surgery with Dr. Rapoport. The successful procedure meant that Sunny could lead a healthy life and now that she has been adopted by Dr. Rapoport she will be ensured the top-level care that she deserves.