When a concerned citizen called Stray Rescue of St. Louis about a big brindle colored dog obviously injured, rescuers immediately were dispatched to the area where he had been seen. Amid the deserted section of rocks and debris under the Poplar Street Bridge, a filthy old mattress cover was where he rested and called his home. Was he waiting for his family to return? Had area residents made it so difficult for him to scavenge for food and a protected place to sleep, that he had to run away to this small deserted plot of land under a bridge? Had someone abandoned him there?
When rescuers arrived, there was no way the dog would let anyone get close to him. He snarled and curled his lip as anyone approached.
We know to respect an animal and give them space, especially when they are in pain. We never use a catch pole. So we are going to set up a trap but have to go back to the shelter to get the biggest one we have so he doesn’t trip walking in. Going to get him something warm and smelly to eat…
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
And within that 24-hour span, the scared pup who was in such pain was captured. Volunteers named him Big Ben, and he was rushed to the clinic and sedated in order to evaluate his physical condition.
Check out Big Ben’s video:
https://www.facebook.com/StrayRescue/videos/1725347454516091
Big Ben’s leg injury was the result of a gun shot. His shoulder is completely shattered, and more than likely he will need to have an amputation.
God knows if he was shot and dumped under the Poplar Street bridge, or shot there and left for dead. But we will give him every chance in the world.
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Big Ben, get ready to feel love. Updates to follow.
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