Martha

Martha was reported lying in a box. She was in a bad way, pooping blood, which was likely due to internal bleeding.  A fecalysis showed that she was infested with worms and a skin scrape, showed she was riddled with sarcoptic mange. Blood tests showed that she was in starvation.  We brought her in at 10:50am Saturday, and she ate a little chicken. We put her on IV and other medication that she needed. At 4:30, she started struggling to breathe, and her heart stopped. We tried to resuscitate her with epinephrine, but she couldn't be revived.

Days like this can really deflate us, but at DAS, we are always hopeful and optimistic that the situation here is changing. And it is.
We are at capacity at this current shelter and temporarily limited in the amount of dogs and cats we can rescue. But because of our hard work, vision, and most importantly, very generous supporters, we will soon have a shelter 12 times the size of the current one and we will be able to do so much more.
Sadly, it was too late for Martha.
Run free, sweet girl.
And thanks again to everyone for your continued support. It's truly so much appreciated.