Critically neglected and abused, starving dog swallowed metal object to stave off hunger

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An emergency call from animal advocates early Wednesday morning to Rescue Dogs Rock NYC, from a shelter in Douglas, Georgia, described a critically neglected and starving dog brought in as a stray. According to the shelter veterinarian, the dog dubbed Stewart, needed emergency surgery to remove a metal object in his stomach that showed up on a radiograph – an item he may have eaten to stave off his intense hunger. Urinating blood and possibly going into kidney failure, the five-year-old dog’s survival depended on emergency care and surgery.

“Who allowed Stewart to spiral into this horrific condition?,” asked the organization’s co-founder, Jackie O’Sullivan as she quickly made arrangements to have Stuart transferred to the rescue’s partner veterinarian in Georgia.

Just one look at the dog, anyone could tell he had been severely neglected and abused for an extended period of time. Stewart is weak, dehydrated and emaciated which complicates his situation, and it is hoped he will be able to withstand the medical intervention he needs to save his life. He is being stabilized with intravenous fluids and appropriate pain medication.

Updates on Stewart will follow as information becomes available. For now, everyone is asked to wish him well and hope he can survive his previous abuse.

“We will do everything medically possible to save his life,” Jackie reassured everyone on Facebook Wednesday afternoon. 

To help with Stewart’s medical care, donate here:  http://rescuedogsrocknyc.org/  or Pay pal: [email protected].

 

 

(Photos of Stewart who swallowed metal object courtesy of Rescue Dogs Rock NYC)

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14 COMMENTS

  1. OMG: I am praying for this poor baby to recover ASAP. If he were in Northern California, I would foster him in a heartbeat….. Such a sweet little baby who deserves to be a loved and treasured family member…..

    How did he end up in such a terrible situation??? There is a POS who deserves jail time for extreme cruelty……

    I am grateful for the shelter for reaching out to save him (vs. simply euthanizing as his care might be complex)….. Also grateful to Rescue Dogs Rock for helping him…..

  2. Please tell us there is prosecution pending. Keep us posted on Stewart. He suffered so when we could have been loving and caring for him. Need more on his story please. He is a heartbreaker.

  3. Oh poor Stewart…
    I will pray for you sweet brave boy. I’m sorry humans neglected you and hurt you so. I pray you recover and find a wonderful family to love you.

  4. OMG! I hope this sweet baby pulls through and gets to experience what real love and kindness is! I wish I could scoop him up and cuddle him forever! Praying hard for this precious boy!

  5. Once again, Rescue Dogs NYC steps up for a neglected abused dog – they are the bomb! I hope Stewart fully recovers and gets the safe loving home he so well deserves and obviously never had –

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