A canine warden has been left with a “broken heart” after a stray puppy discovered underweight and in a poor situation died.
The nine-month-old cane corso, named Annie, was present in Teynham and had been below the care of the Swale council canine warden for the final two weeks.
She was discovered on Saturday, March 23, and had not been microchipped.
No one had come ahead to say Annie and after seven days warden Mel Herbert began on the lookout for a shelter to deal with her.
At the time, the Mel mentioned: “Whilst not emaciated, she’s notably underweight and her eyes are sore and bloodshot.
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“Most worryingly, she has a very abnormal gait. What a sad start to her formative years.”
After being seen by a vet, Annie was prescribed antibiotic eye drops for bilateral conjunctivitis on March 27.
However, these taking care of her had been involved about her proper again leg.
The vet believed Annie had a long-standing concern together with her knee and mentioned it had possible been that method for a while.
Annie was placed on ache reduction and there was a risk the limb must be amputated.
On Tuesday, April 9, the pup awakened and was torpid and off her meals.
She had illness and diarrhoea, so was rushed to the vets for assessments which revealed she had gastroenteritis, the irritation of the abdomen/gut.
Her signs worsened in the present day which resulted within the determination being made to place the puppy to sleep.
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A Swale council spokesman mentioned: “We are devastated by the sad passing of Annie.
“She was diagnosed with gastroenteritis and after receiving supportive treatment from the vet her condition worsened.
“The vet advised that she was shutting down, her glucose levels were so low that the machine measuring them couldn’t get a reading and even with support, she began to show neurological deficits.
“So, after careful discussion with the vet, it was decided to let Annie go over the rainbow bridge.
“While this is a very sad end, her time with us was filled with nothing but love and kindness.
“We would like to thank the outpouring of support from the public and Swale Barn Vets in Faversham for the amazing treatment they offered.
“As well as TAG and Dogs Walk This Way Rescue for supporting us and providing funding for her treatment.”
