Nova, an injured dog brought in to the SPCA in Fort St. John.
Image Credit: BCSPCA
May 06, 2020 - 10:23 AM
An injured dog and her nine puppies are now in the care of the BC SPCA after a good Samaritan found them in northern B.C.
The BC SPCA in Fort St. John has taken the dogs into its care after they were given to a local vet, and are giving the mother, Nova, the medical attention she requires.
“We don’t know exactly what happened to the mother, Nova, but she was underweight and had suffered severe physical trauma to her back and neck that left her with swelling around her spine and two dislocated shoulders,” Lorie Chortyk, general manager of communications for the BC SPCA, said in a press release.
“In addition to these injuries, Nova was enduring the constant discomfort of ear mites and a skin rash. She is now on multiple medications, strict cage rest and is undergoing physiotherapy to decrease the swelling in her joints.”
Nine puppies in the care of the Fort St. John SPCA.
Image Credit: BCSPCA
Because of the medication she is taking, it is not safe for Nova to feed her puppies, Chortyk said.
“Despite the agonizing pain she has been in, she has been such a devoted mom, but now it’s time to let her rest and recover while we look after her babies,” she said. “Staff and foster volunteers have been providing supplemented feedings for the nine puppies multiple times a day to ensure they grow strong and healthy.”
Nova needs to remain in SPCA care for four months before she is ready for adoption. Her puppies need more time to grow, and will be available for adoption after five weeks.
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