A nine-year-old labrador retriever was found emaciated in a remote area in Enderby.
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August 04, 2023 - 11:15 AM
A starved dog was found in a remote area in Enderby and brought in for care of the BC SPCA at the Shuswap branch.
The nine-year-old male Labrador retriever was so emaciated, he required IV fluids and tests on his internal organs, and will require surgeries, according to a media release by the BC SPCA.
“Fish emerged from the woods in the middle of nowhere, bone thin and covered in sores. He was so sad looking,” said manager of the BC SPCA’s Shuswap animal centre Meranda Dussault in the release. “His finder brought him directly to the animal centre and we took him straight to the vet. Fish was one of the skinniest, most malnourished dogs I have seen. He had a body score of one out of nine. An ideal body condition score is five.”
The dog is on a specialized diet and feeding schedule to get him on track to gain weight and once he is healthy enough will have dental surgery and get neutered. The dog will be making regular trips to the vet clinic.
“Now that he is getting the help he needs, you truly see Fish’s resilient and unique personality,” Dussault said. “He is always happy, always wagging his tail and always ready to jump in your lap and make your day. He is a true fighter and given the severity of the condition he was found in, it is an absolute miracle he is still alive.”
Isabell Diederichs is the assistant manager of the Shuswap animal centre the dog is recovering in.
“He has so much love behind his big, brown eyes,” she said. “I can’t really explain it, but when Fish looks at you, he really sees you, thanks you and loves you.”
Fish urgently needs a foster from the area so he can continue to recover and heal in the comfort of a home. If you are interested, you can contact the BC SPCA’s Shuswap animal centre. Fish will be available for adoption in approximately three weeks.
Go here to help Fish and other animals in need at the BC SPCA.
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