An abandoned dog named Beau is recovering after emergency surgery at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, and the nonprofit shelter is asking the community to help cover the long road of care still ahead of him.
What happened
According to The Animal Foundation, Beau was left alone in an empty home for weeks before an Animal Protection Services officer found him. The shelter said he had scrapes across his body and severe, infected wounds on his back legs, some deep enough to expose bone, along with an injury the nonprofit says was caused by a rubber band. He was too weak to stand or walk.
Even so, the shelter said Beau greeted the officer with a wagging tail and let him pet him. The officer brought him to The Animal Foundation for immediate medical care, where he underwent emergency surgery. The case is described as alleged abuse; no arrest or charges have been announced.
His recovery
The Animal Foundation said Beau is now recovering and remains affectionate with the staff caring for him. He will need ongoing medication and pain management, extensive wound care with regular bandage changes, and continued veterinary monitoring for several more weeks.
What it means for locals and visitors
Beau’s care is being paid for through its CARE Fund, which covers special medical treatment for animals found in extreme circumstances. Anyone who wants to help can donate to the CARE Fund through the shelter’s website.
If you see an animal that appears abandoned, injured or neglected, contact your local animal protection agency.
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