BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A 3-year-old canine uncared for and sick tied to a publish close to railroad tracks is presently within the care of Berkeley County Animal Center and receiving life-saving medical consideration.
According to the shelter, a railroad employee just lately found Honey, a 3-year-old Pocket Pitbull, ravenous, tortured by contaminated pores and skin, and affected by life-threatening issues. She additionally examined constructive for heartworms.
“This poor girl was extremely underweight and her swollen abdomen was protruding significantly from her body. Scared, covered in old sores, and suffering from a severe case of flea allergy dermatitis, it is clear that Honey’s care had been severely neglected for quite some time,” Friends of Berkeley County Animal Shelter posted to social media.
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“However, rather than getting this poor girl the care she desperately needed, Honey was left for dead by the person who was meant to love her the most,” the nonprofit continued.
To assist pay for her mounting medical care, the shelter just lately launched an internet fundraiser. Shelter employers are asking the general public to donate to Honey’s medical care at this link. Donors even have the choice to ship a get-well present by donating provides from her wishlist.
Honey presently stays within the care of Berkeley Animal Center. After being hospitalized for fluids and antibiotics, and altering her food regimen, the shelter stated Honey’s well being is bettering, however she nonetheless has an extended solution to go.
“Once Honey is healthy enough, she will undergo spay surgery,” the shelter posted. “Honey will remain in our care for the duration of her recovery, after which, her foster plans on permanently adopting her.”
The shelter hopes to boost $6,420 for Honey’s medical care.
A lifelong Berkeley County resident, Nikki Gaskins Campbell is an Emmy-nominated journalist with greater than 20 years of expertise overlaying information. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a level in broadcast journalism.
