Alone, starving, and too weak to stand, Sweetness was near death when a group of kids found him lying on the ground behind their apartment building.
The kids had recently lost their family dog and wanted to help, so they carried Sweetness to their home, where they gave him a bath. When their mother arrived home from work, she quickly recognized how serious Sweetness’ condition was and called us for help.
Our responding Animal Control Officer rushed Sweetness to the emergency vet for urgent medical care where it was determined just how dire his case was. Sweetness is emaciated, dehydrated, and suffering from severe and painful sores on both of his front legs. It’s not clear how long he’s been on his own.
“Sweetness is clearly a fighter,” said Adam Lamb, BVSPCA Chief Executive Officer. “We don’t know how this poor dog found himself in these circumstances, but our team is doing everything we can to give him a second chance at the life he deserves.”
Once Sweetness was stabilized, he came to the BVSPCA to continue his road to recovery. He is being fostered by a dedicated staff member, who can provide him with continued medical care and a loving home to rest while he heals.
We are grateful to the quick-thinking and caring kids and their mom, who rescued Sweetness and called for help, as well as our friends at the Veterinary Emergency Group for providing critical emergency care.
Sweetness’ road to recovery is just beginning, and the medical costs continue to mount. Your generous gifts give Sweetness the best chance at recovering and a safe and secure place to rest while we work to mend his body and soul.
Your donations also make it possible for us to always answer the call when animals like Sweetness need our help.
The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area is a proud member of Brandywine Valley SPCA’s network of shelters serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and, new this year, Washington, DC. We are all one team working together to save lives of animals in need, just like Sweetness, and we can’t do it without you.
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