Tacoma, WA – On Christmas Eve, while most families were enjoying festivities with loved ones, an emaciated dog huddled on a porch, trying to stay warm. A concerned resident spotted the ailing dog and she could see that he was desperately in need of help.
According to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, the dog was brought to their facility for life-saving care. The animal welfare agency recounted the sad scenario, writing:
The poor dog was hypothermic, emaciated, and suffering from painful, infected wounds.
“I was trying to say hi to him and he didn’t even react,” the community member said. “I knew I needed to get him care before he froze to death.”
At the facility, the veterinary team wrapped the dog in heated blankets, provided fluids, and treated painful pressure wounds and injuries on his hips and paws. According to the shelter, the dog, dubbed Thomas, was so weak that he could not stand on his own.
Thomas is in good hands, but his fate is uncertain. The shelter explains:
Our veterinary team is doing everything in their power to save Thomas’ life, but his prognosis is uncertain. He’ll need frequent bandage changes, continued medication, and further diagnostic testing to ensure he remains stable. This care is expensive, and we can’t do it alone.
Donations for Thomas’ ongoing care can be made at this link to the shelter’s fundraiser.
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