Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/abandoned-dog-neck-injury-ok-park/
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Ardmore Animal Shelter has been overwhelmed with intakes over the past few weeks. They have taken in over 200 animals in 11 days.
But they didn’t hesitate to help a schnauzer found abandoned with a severe neck wound in Walker Park.
Jet, as he has been named by staff, was found in a crate in the park and brought to the shelter by a good Samaritan. He arrived starving and with a horrific neck injury. “His injuries are consistent with a possible rubber band around the neck or intentional injury; it is not of a typical embedded collar,” states the shelter.
Enraged by his condition, the shelter wrote a post calling out his previous owners. “Shame on you. Shame on whoever left this dog in a broken kennel cab at Walker Park this morning and in this condition, shame on you!”
They went on to say, “Don’t worry though, we’re going to give your dog the help you refused to and more love than he could ever imagine. Your dog is so loving, still wagging his little nubby through the pain.”
He is believed to be just two years old and still loves people, despite the pain they caused him.
A veterinarian is treating his wound and will continue to monitor it through the healing process.
The shelter asked for help in covering the medical costs for Jet and their supporters stepped up in a big way. Aside from donating money, numerous people offered to adopt him. While the shelter thanks everyone for their generosity, Jet is not up for adoption due to his injury and possible court case.
“He will remain in our care until all protocols and procedures are properly followed and we are completely comfortable in adopting him out to ensure he fully recovers and receives all necessary medical care,” wrote the shelter.
Pupdate! 🤍 Walker Jethroat, AKA Jet, is currently sporting a hunter green turtle neck, with some freshly shaven hair!…
Posted by Ardmore Animal Care (Animal Shelter) on Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Jet is on the mend and can be spotted wearing his green turtleneck as he greets visitors from behind the front desk.
The shelter wants to save as many lives as possible, so they are planning on becoming a no-kill shelter in 2022. It will be difficult with the staggering amount of intakes (over 7,000 homeless or unwanted pets each year) they receive, but they are up for the challenge.
Adopting saves lives. Please consider adopting and make sure to spay and neuter your pets.
Follow Ardmore Animal Shelter on Facebook for more updates on Jet and other adoptable pets.
Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog
