When a 911 call came into the Rescue Dogs Rock NYC organization early Monday morning from Manhattan’s New York City Animal Care Center, Jackie O’Sullivan was shocked and in tears. A friendly stray had been nearly strangled to death by her chain collar. The rescue organization asked the city shelter if they would release Roxie before her stray hold was over – this friendly pup needed emergency help.
Roxie was transported by Jackie, co-founder of the rescue group, from the shelter to the organization’s Brooklyn veterinarian partner where the dog has been examined, assessed and treated. Her condition, although serious, continued to improve even though veterinarians stated Roxie would need surgery on both eyes. It is suspected she previously had cherry eyes and that is what ruptured as a result of the chain that had been strangling her. The staff believe her eyesight might still be viable – it’s just too soon to know for sure.
All was going well for Roxie, as she thoroughly enjoyed her first bath, and her future seemed to be taking a positive path, but on Thursday morning, Roxie took a turn for the worse:
“…. tongue swelling. She had been improving and you can see her eyes look better, but she’s been losing blood since (at least) Sunday when she entered NYC ACC after being strangled by that awful chain,” stated Jackie as Roxie was carried into the specialty veterinarian hospital in Brooklyn. “She bruises very easily and her blood is not clotting properly. That’s all we know as of now. She started to choke on her tongue when she arrived, and they rushed her into the back to start emergency treatment.”
Roxie has been receiving both blood and plasma transfusions. The latest update on Thursday evening indicates the dog will be administered another transfusion. Please say a prayer for Roxie – she didn’t deserve to be abused and mistreated. She deserves to live and be loved; we can only hope that is possible.
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Rescue Dogs Rock NYC, PO Box 101, NY, NY 10028
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Aww Roxie prayers for you sweet angel. Get well soon.
Prayers for Roxie……. hope she recovers and finds a new furever home with a wonderful family who will treat her as a beloved and treasured family member……..
Please please pray for Roxie !!!! This poor abused dog who has had a rotten life!!! Hoping she. An re over!!! Love u precious one…
OMG Roxie! Saying tons of prayers for you, fight little girl, you can do it!
Keeping Roxie in our prayers, I know she is getting the best care possible.
Thank you RDR.
I will pray for Roxie……..
Prayers
Praying for you Roxie. So many people are supporting you.
Praying for u sweet Roxie❤️ I hope this sweet girl will make a complete recovery and get her loving forever home!
Dear Heavenly Father, please help this sweet girl to heal and find a loving compassionate home to go to. She deserves to know that all humans are not monsters.
Amen
PLEASE ROXIE???? YOU MATTER NOW????
Be strong sweet baby girl, fight to live,,, don’t let those WORTHLESS POS win????
You are in the best hands, furever safe now.
Please fight for JUSTICE in hopes that the idiots hurt you PAY FOR YOUR PAIN!!
We all love you ROXIE & ROXIE MATTERS TO US???? They will find you a loving furever family and you will never be hurt again. Prayers sent
Prayers for you Roxie!!! Fight girl Fight!!!!
Praying for you Roxie.
God bless you, angel