On April 3, an 8-month- old Labrador retriever was present in dire situation, alone within the woods in Eatonville, by Pierce County Animal Control and is presently being cared for on the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County.
The Labrador retriever, now named Timber, was discovered with sunken eyes, lethargy, extreme dehydration, and an elevated coronary heart charge. Incapacitated and unable to walk, Timber was carried to security, and dropped at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for instant medical consideration.
At the shelter, Timber examined optimistic for parvovirus, a lethal and contagious virus that targets the gastrointestinal system. Parvovirus wreaks havoc on white blood cells and the gastrointestinal tract which can end in a distressing and painful demise.
“Dogs who contract parvovirus have a grave prognosis for survival without intensive intervention,” says Dr. Jennifer Bennett, chief veterinary officer on the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. “Timber’s situation shows the severity of this virus. Treating this deadly disease takes significant and costly resources, which is only made possible through the generous support of our community.”
The shelter’s veterinary group is administering important vitamins, fluids, and drugs together with round the clock care to help his restoration.
Donations are urgently wanted to supply ongoing monitoring and take care of Timber and 1000’s extra misplaced, injured, and uncared for pets coming by means of the shelter’s doorways annually. Donations may be made at www.thehumanesociety.org/timber.
