Rose the dog survived the multiple gunshot wounds in the Beaverdell area and is recovering at the Kelowna SPCA shelter. The organization is hoping for help to cover a hefty health-care bill.
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May 31, 2022 - 11:52 AM
The B.C. SPCA has put out a call for financial help after an abandoned dog was shot in Beaverdell.
Rose the dog survived the multiple gunshot wounds but the SPCA is hoping for help to cover a hefty health-care bill, according to a media release. The SPCA doesn't say exactly when the shooting happened.
“Rose was abandoned on a property along with her brother for over a week when their owner was evicted,” Kelowna SPCA manager Sean Hogan said in the release. “The landlord discovered them but waited to see if the owner would come back, but unfortunately, he never did.”
The two dogs became frightened during a storm and ran into the woods. They both returned injured, albeit Rose’s brother’s injuries were minor.
“When she arrived at the Kelowna shelter Rose’s wounds were severe, infected, becoming necrotic and she could barely eat or drink,” Hogan said. “We immediately got her to an emergency veterinary hospital where they made her more comfortable and began attending to her wounds.
"While they were attending to the wounds they discovered buckshot scattered in them and determined that she had been shot.”
“Extensive primary wound closure” surgery was performed on Rose’s face and neck, the release says, as well as other many other procedures and ongoing care to help the wounded dog recover.
“Rose is a sweet, shy girl. Although she is very scared, nervous and in shock, she is still being as loving and affectionate as she can be," Hogan said. "Everyone at the hospital has fallen in love with her, and cannot believe that after being shot, she is able to trust them to help and take care of her.”
Rose is on an upward path, Horgan said, and he believes the dog will fully recover and one day be available for adoption.
If you wish to make a donation to help Rose, you can do so through the B.C. SPCA’s website here.
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