12/25/13- Injured Pup-Donations Needed

Vero Beach December 26, 2013 /   /  10 Comments  /  Uncategorized

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The Lexington Police Department was responding to a pick-up call on December 25th, 2013 when they found this little guy injured and in need of help. Apparently he was hungry and went over to the neighbors house looking for food. He went up to the neighbors big dog trying to sneak some food for himself and he was attacked. His “owners” called the LPD to have him picked up and be taken to the animal shelter. His now previous “owners” signed him over to the police department and they called us so the little guy could get the medical care he needed. The rescuing officers decided to name him “Snow Ball”.

 Snow Ball was immediately taken to Davidson Animal Hospital where Dr. Hedrick came in to see him. He has a major bite wound under his chin, his left eye is injured, his front legs has a few bruised places on them with missing fur, and his ribs may also be bruised- no physical damage can be seen but he cries when touched in this area. Snow Ball was also covered in fleas. Dr. Hedrick cleaned his wounds and they will be surgically repaired when no infection is present.

This sweet little guy is only around 8 months old and he weighs 19.6 lbs. He was treated, fed, watered, given a nice warm blanket, a toy and some pain medication to help him rest comfortably. This poor little boy has not had a very good Christmas :(. We will have more updates on him tomorrow. Keep him in your thoughts he is a little shaken up and we know he has be hurting all over.

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*Snow Ball’s former “owner” has been cited for allowing his animal to run at large in the city limits and also for not having a rabies vaccination. The owner of the dog who attacked Snow Ball was cited for not having a rabies vaccination as well and is still with his family.

Donations are greatly needed for this little guy’s extensive medical care.

Donations can be made online by clicking on the donate button at the top of the screen or by mail to-
Ginger’s Fund FOS-DCNC
PO Box 1036
Thomasville, NC 27361

*Ginger’s Fund FOS-DCNC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your donations are tax deductible*
As Always, Thank You For Your Support

10 Comments On “12/25/13- Injured Pup-Donations Needed”

  1. Fern Sandi

    good… and glad both owners were sited for no rabies vacc… we have had reported rabies already here this year !!! TY Dr. Hedrick, Lexington police and Gingers fund <3

  2. Pam Johnson Farthing

    Thank you Dr. Hedrick, Davidson Animal Hospital & Friends of Davidson County Shelter for working overtime on behalf of this baby!!!

  3. Josie Hampstead

    Thank you to all who are helping Snow Ball, his former 'owners' do not deserve him or any animal, they are neglectful.

  4. Amelia Martinez

    Dr Hedrick you are an angel.

  5. Lisa Fehn Cullmann

    Amazing man.

  6. Darlene Davidson Weber

    Merry Christmas and thank you LPD, Dr. Hedrick and Davidson Animal Hospital for ALL you do and for being kind and compassionate beyond measure. May God truly bless you ALL…YOU GUYS ROCK!!!<3

  7. Nanette Valencia

    Sweet little baby <3

  8. Patricia Elliott Stafford

    God Bless all of You who assist in helping/saving the precious animals. Let's all pray that Snowball finds his Loving Forever Family !

  9. Cathy Player Tronco

    I am very interested in this puppy. I would like more info, please. Thank you.

  10. Jan'et Johnson

    I'm glad he is OK. I think Cathy Player Tronco would make a great rescue Mom for Snow Ball! Someone please contact her about this puppy!!

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