Heartbreaking: Surrendered dog’s seizures likely due to ingesting drugs

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In a heartbreaking scene on Friday afternoon, the pet adoption and animal shelter, Concho Valley PAWS rushed to help a dog now dubbed Hope, who had been surrendered by her owner after they claimed they could not care for their dog who was having seizures. Just as she entered the organization’s office located in  San Angelo, Texas, Hope had a severe seizure. 

The dog was immediately brought to the Main Street Veterinary Clinic where veterinarians suspected Hope had ingested a drug; “possibly methamphetamine, cocaine or large quantities of nicotine.” Two adults held the dog down on the examination table until the anti-seizure medications began to take effect. Hope’s heart rate had been alarming and her seizures were intense. Once sedated, the seizures stopped, and intravenous fluids were given to flush out the pollution from her system. 

This happened after hours, and PAWS has submitted a urine test for a toxicology report to determine if this was the result of cruelty or abuse. It is a “wait and see” for Hope to see if she survives or if there is any permanent damage, however on Saturday morning the news was brighter. On the organization’s Facebook page, the dog’s photo indicated a much healthier pup, and her report was encouraging:

“Update: Hope made it through the night! She is drinking and walking. She is alert and so, so sweet. We’re hoping and praying for no seizures now that she is no longer sedated.”

As a precaution, E-cigarettes pose a significant threat to dogs. These devices vaporize a liquid mix of glycerin, propylene glycol, nicotine, and flavorings; in states where marijuana is legal, THC may be among the ingredients. The liquid, often called e-juice, comes in sweet flavors which can attract dogs. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center includes cigarettes and nicotine on its list of poisonous household products, and warns that e-juice used to recharge device cartridges contains enough nicotine to kill a dog. Symptoms of nicotine poisoning include severe vomiting, depression, an elevated heart rate, decrease in blood pressure, seizures and respiratory failure.

To donate for Hope’s emergency care, testing and assessment, please click here. If the prognosis is good, Hope will be spayed, vaccinated and be made available for adoption.

(Photos and video of Hope having seizures via Concho Valley PAWS)

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Video of Hope when brought to emergency vet:

https://www.facebook.com/CVPAWS/videos/pcb.1395065633918320/1395064877251729/?type=3&theater


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7 COMMENTS

  1. If the medical tests determine that this was an illegal drug like methamphetamine, they better charge those owners ! Praying and hoping that hope!

  2. So instead of taking the dog to the Vet, the owner surrenders the dog to a shelter? Hope is better off without this owner. I wouldn’t be surprised if the owner is a drug user.

  3. Ignorance and ignorant people who think it’s amusing to give drugs to a dog! The fact that Hope survived thus far is a very good sign!

  4. Oh this poor innocent helpless dog,and to be abandoned on top of it! Stupid stupid STUPID humans……freaking don’t have a dog if u can’t financially care for it! What the hell is so hard to understand about that? WHAT????? Praying for this sweetheart!

  5. If these tests come back she ingested drugs….can you go after the low life’s that surrendered her??? This is ABUSE, rather they intentionally gave them or left them out so their dog could reach them!

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