Davey
We rescued Davey in September 2022 after reports of a dog with a missing foot, but to our horror discovered a much worse injury to his rear end that was even more severe. With time, and medication, we hope he can regain some health - he is such a gentle boy despite everything.
Davey
WARNING - DAVEY'S ANAL INFECTION AND OTHER INJURIES WERE SEVERE, SO PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR SOME DISTURBING IMAGES IF YOU SCROLL FURTHER.
Davey's Story
On 7 September 2022, we took in a dog reported with a missing foot and lower leg. When we got him to the Sanctuary we were horrified to see that his anus was infested with maggots which had been eating the tissues inside. We administered first aid, did blood tests and then sent him to Animal Wellness for emergency treatment as we don't have a fulltime vet.
Davey's infection
He was weak from blood loss, and tested positive for Erlichiam, a tick-borne parasite that affects platelets so we began treatment immediately. He didn't like being in a cage initially, but he calmed down under the kind influence of our staff at the Sanctuary. We just hope we caught his condition in time, and he can fight his way back to a state of good health.
Davey
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Davey
We are so sad to report that Davey passed away suddenly on 18 May 2024. He held a very special place in our hearts. Despite all his misfortunes, he was such a bundle of joy. He lived a full life at the Sanctuary and was a favourite of our volunteers, so he got a lot of extra walks.
Davey
Davey
We rescued Davey in September 2022. He had a terrible maggot-filled wound on his bottom, one of his feet was missing, and he had damage to his penis. We had to amputate his leg and also his penis, which because of the injuries he sustained, was permanently out and getting abrasions and infections. It’s not as horrific as it sounds, as we made him a small opening so that his anatomy was like a female dog.
Davey
Last week, we noticed blood in his urine. An ultrasound showed that he had large bladder stones, which would need surgery. Doc Erica had just returned to Isabela but decided to come back to do the surgery. The night before she arrived, Davey stopped eating and started vomiting – signs of kidney problems. We knew he would have surgery the next day, so we put him on IV. Up to this point, he was his usual happy-go-lucky self. Tragically, as Erica was on the way to the Sanctuary from the airport, Davey had a seizure. Despite our desperate attempts to resuscitate him, he passed away.
Looking through his old videos wasn’t easy, and more than a few tears were shed. At the same time we realized how happy he was in all the videos, and it made us realize he had had such a good life in the year and a half we had him. This makes saying goodbye somewhat easier.
Dear Davey, you were loved beyond measure. We hope Shaun, Max, and all the others we’ve lost are waiting for you on the rainbow bridge. Run free, sweet boy.
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