Marlboro County, SC – An abandoned puppy was rescued by a good Samaritan who was picking up roadside trash this week. The puppy had been left in a plastic tote that was found amidst trash.
On July 30, the Humane Society of Marlboro County recounted the cruel situation to Facebook followers:
This afternoon a Good Samaritan who was picking up trash on the side of the road found this malnourished 6–8-month-old puppy in a storage tote by a trash pile, barely conscious and nearly drowning in her own excrement. This woman called the Bennettsville ACO who met our shelter director at Bennettsville Animal Hospital as an emergency call.
At the veterinary hospital, the puppy’s temperature registered 108-degrees, and she showed signs of organ failure. Staff immersed her body in a tub of water to help bring her temperature down.
The animal welfare agency said, “She is hanging on by a thread and we can only hope that she has just enough fight left in her to make it through the night and begin her road to recovery, earning her the name Journey.”
Against all odds, Journey survived the first night, but she is still in danger:
Unfortunately, Journey received bad news that she has swelling around her brain and some brain damage resulting from the heat stroke she suffered. It is too early to assess the extent of her brain damage, and the focus will first be to stop and reduce swelling around her brain to prevent further damage. She is in great hands and will continue to get the best chance at recovery and a full life that we can give her.
The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to find whoever is responsible for this cruel act:
If you have any information regarding the perpetrator of this heinous act against this innocent animal, kindly contact animal control or the humane society. The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office is committed to assisting any relevant agencies in pursuing legal action against the individual(s) involved in this senseless act.
Chief Deputy Larry Turner
Sheriff’s office: (843) 897-4818
On Friday, the shelter agency announced the offering of a reward:
Follow the Humane Society caring for Journey at this link to Facebook.
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What sort of evil cretin could do such a thing? I hope and pray that dear dog can heal and go on to the great life she deserves.