GS Found Locked in Laundry Room at Foreclosed House- Heidi…only 28 lbs
Lexington Animal Control Officer Sam Fritts was responding to a call today where he found a female German Shepherd locked inside of a laundry room at a foreclosed property in desperate need of help. She was able to stand but barely had enough room to turn around and her body was nothing more than fur and bones. Officer Fritts obtained custody of her and headed over to Davidson Animal Hospital…we have named her Heidi.
Heidi is severely emaciated, her ribs, spine and hip bones are visible through her shepherd coat but, hiding under her fur is no muscle mass, no fat only bones…every bone in her entire body is protruding. She was loaded with fleas and COVERED in flea dirt like we have never seen before (and unfortunately we have seen a lot), her nails are over grown, she has tape worms, intestinal worms and her Heartworm test was positive. Heidi was estimated to be 2-3 yrs old, she has had puppies before and will need to be spayed once she is healthy enough.
Heidi will be fed small, frequent meals several times a day to help her regain her strength and weight. She has already began her deworming cycle, was given a Capstar to kill the fleas, scheduled for a bath tomorrow morning, her nails have been trimmed and she was given a nice warm kennel in ICU to be monitored and rest.
We will post charges and court info on our Facebook page as the information becomes publicly available. Please keep Heidi in your thoughts for a full recovery. Donations are greatly needed for Heidi’s extensive medical care. Donations can be made online by clicking the donate button on this page, through our FB homepage or by mail to: Ginger’s Fund, PO Box 1036, Thomasville, NC 27361. Ginger’s Fund FOS-DCNC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your continued support
41 Comments On “GS Found Locked in Laundry Room at Foreclosed House- Heidi…only 28 lbs”
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If the people who lived in the house had children, someone had better check on them.
This absolutely breaks my heart…why would you do this to a beautiful baby? Why not surrender her to a rescue so she can find a loving, safe home???
People who do this should be slapped down, picked up and slapped down again.
WHY, WHY, WHY WOULD ANYONE LEAVE THIS DOG
I want her. Please contact me as to how I can. rgbingel@yaoo.com.
prayers heidi hang in there girl u deserve a loving home sure hope u get one soon i love u already u sweet baby girl
I hope the animals that did this to the beautiful innocent soul die a long agonizing death!
I am originally from T-Ville something about this dog has touched me. I would like to see her. I am coming down from Virginia Beach soon
Somewhere there is an alleged human who needs incarceration and food deprivation with fleas for company.
Does he need a home or foster now?
She need foster or home?
'Irate' doesn't even come close to what I feel towards her "owners". I hope they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I can hear Karma sharpening her claws already.
prayers for you girl
So sad just happy she is in good hands now
Praying for Heidi's speedy recovery and for everyone taking care of this beautiful animal. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
This brought tears to my eyes…it's disgusting, horrifying and unforgivable. Saying prayers for this beautiful baby.
I lost a bet today to a friend, and instead of him wanting the money, we are donating to this baby doll for her recovery.
Hang in there girl, you're safe now!!
How sick some,people,are…if they can leave a defenceless animal in a room to starve too death. It makes we wonder how her human children are doing
Donated. Thank you for your work.
i have no words ….
Does she already have a forever home?
Kat Davis…you are right,"irate" doesn't cover it. Bastards
I just hope she survives her heartworm treatment
so sad that Heidi was abandoned in such bad shape!will pray for her and try to donate $5.
Unacceptable! I would like to adopted
, some body can would tell me how? Please.
OMG,poor girl,im glad she was found before she got any worse.not than you can get much worse than this.i really hope she makes a full recovery and finds a very loving home where she will be number 1.she deserves the world bless her.fingers crossed heidi for a speedy recovery.xxx
I would like to see regular updates on how she is doing, who will take her into rescue, how donations stand…AND THAT THE OWNER IS IN JAIL!
Am following, want to see how she is getting along poor soul……..but I really want to see the alleged "human " GO TO JAIL !
Tears in my eyes, may she be well enough to one day enjoy the life she deserves….will donate for that purpose.
Please keep us updated on Heidi's fate. There is more than one of us interested in helping her
can we take the people that locked her in the room in the house and do the same to them, that works for me
That poor sweet girl. Who could??
Why would an owner do this? Why? i will never, never understand nor do I want to. Poor poor darling!
prayers for a quick recovery and a warm loving home where you will never be mistreated again in Jesus name
If the house was in forclosure, than they know who did this. Use the law & CHARGE them!!
Can I adopt her? My son wants German Shepherd dog.
Poor little baby…why are there such cruel people on this earth… to do this to one of Gods creatures….
I pray the Judge will order full restitution of all Charges incurred in restoring Heidi to good health and do so as a part of the Sentence so that if the sorry human that did that to her either pays or goes to Jail for an extended time. Likewise….a Life Time ban on having care, custody, or control of an Animal be made part of the Sentence as well.
Heart breaking Poor baby Please keep us updated
I would love to adopt her. Her story reminds me of my last Shepherd. She was a rescue who had been tied in a barn without food or water also. She only weighed 27 lbs when found…I fostered then adopted her. She was the most amazing friend I could ever have asked for.
Please provide me the information necessary to apply for her adoption. She deserves a safe, loving, warm home with kindness and love. I can ser in her eyes that she has a gentle spirit.