Seized 1/23/14- Emaciated Male-Donations Needed
Thomasville Animal Control Officer Candace Lewis was responding to an animal welfare check on 1/23/14 where she found this boy in desperate need of help. He was cold, tethered, with no shelter, no food, he had water but it was frozen solid and he was nothing but skin and bones. Officer Lewis knew that this boy needed immediate medial attention she called us and named him Chief.
Chief was seized and immediately taken to Davidson Animal Hospital. Through Dr. Hedrick’s exam Chief was listed at being around 2 yrs old. He is a large dog most likely a Great Dane/Lab mix and he weighed in at only 67 lbs. Dr. Hedrick said he needs to gain 25 lbs which would put him around 100 lbs at a healthy weight. Chief tested negative for Heartworms but he was positive for whip worms and loaded with hookworms. He also had fleas, open soars on his ears and his nails were so long he could not properly place his feet flat on the ground. He was immediately fed (he was so happy to finally have food), nails trimmed, vaccinated, he began his de-worming cycle and was all set up with a nice cozy blanket in the heated kennels to get some rest.
Chief was found in the nick of time. He would not have been able to make it through the night in single digit temps and wind chills below zero without food or shelter in his body’s state. Chief was so gentle and so appreciative of everyone, he knew we were all going to help him and his tail never stopped wagging.
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Please report cruelty/neglect and be very vigilant during the cold weather for animals in poor shape and/or without shelter. Animals are also susceptible to frost bite, hypothermia and death from the cold just like humans. If you see an animal in need of help do not hesitate. Call your local Police Department, Sheriffs Office, or Animal Control immediately. It could be the difference between life and death.
10 Comments On “Seized 1/23/14- Emaciated Male-Donations Needed”
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It is so wonderful what you are doing to help these poor neglected animals. Please, let's all continue to report any suspicious situations!
BREAKS MY HEART!!! I'm so thankful Chief has gotten a second change to make someone, who is worthy of his love, happy!! I PRAY the abuser is charged to the fullest!!
If you SEE something, SAY something. Thank God for these wonderful people.
There are miracles happening every day and this was one made just in time to save this sweet baby! Thanks to Officer Lewis and the person who called in on this horrible situation!
Is the local paper there still the Lexington Dispatch????
Thank you so much Ginger's Fund and Dr. Hendrick and your staff for all the lives you are saving. God Bless you All. I can't be there to help you physically, but I will be there to help you financially everytime I can.
I am so thankful their are officers like lewis. god bless you. you are chiefs Angel
do u know whose dog this was??
This owner needs to be fined and go to court.there are many neglected animals in Thomasville,across from School board on Liberty Drive,tied to a porch with no food or protection,,thank you for stepping up the thomasville vets and police for helping this poor babay..
I know where there is a dog like this and they won't take him!