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The SPCA in B.C.’s South Peace region is caring for a dog that was badly injured in an attack by another dog after its owner could no longer deal with escalating veterinary costs.
Dobby, a two-year-old husky-Labrador mix, was brought in recently for care at a vet clinic in the Dawson Creek area. The dog attack had left a large, open wound on his leg exposing bone, muscle and tendons.
After nine days of care, the owner decided to stop treatment and surrendered the dog to the B.C. SPCA.
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“We agreed to take on the remaining veterinary costs, as he had been through so much,” said Chelsea Blackwell, manager of the SPCA’s South Peace animal centre.
Dobby needs to be sedated daily to change his bandages and will continue needing sedation until the wounds are healed to the point bandage changes don’t hurt. He’s also in a splint to help close the wound.
“We have started transitioning Dobby to bandage changes every second to third day,” said Blackwell in a news release. “The bandage changes are necessary until the wound is closed and there is no longer any risk of infection.”
Blackwell describes Dobby as a “very brave dog” who has shown no signs of fear or aggression. “His talkative husky side came out when his leg was put in a splint,” said Blackwell. “He thought it was important to tell everyone he was not fond of it.”
Dobby will be available for adoption within the month. Meanwhile, anyone who can help with medical care costs for Dobby and other injured animals is asked to visit medical.spca.bc.ca.
jruttle@postmedia.com
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