Days ago, a terribly neglected dog was rescued from a sad existence with a clearly negligent owner. The Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue posted images of the emaciated boxer, dubbed Ray, writing:
This week started off with an urgent transport. This poor guy is not even 25 lbs. He’s clearly got an uphill battle, but our volunteers were on standby last night and in action for anything this am. Welcome sweet Ray to MTBR. More to come…..we are going to focus solely on this baby’s future and leave that past behind ….💙
The images are sad and shocking but a veterinary exam revealed the extent of Ray’s suffering:
His bloodwork is a little wonky but that is to be expected. He’s LOADED with parasites, including the dreaded heart worms( we will get there) Intestinal meds should help get his GI issues healthier , a good diet ( SLOW AND STEADY) should help him gain weight healthily and start to feel better quickly. He was also crawling with fleas who no doubt contribute….he’s got cherry eye……and lots of muscle atrophy.
Ray’s life, prior to being rescued, was pitiful but brighter days are ahead. He has been bathed and is receiving homemade food, and most importantly, veterinary care.
You can follow Ray’s journey at this link to his rescuer’s Facebook page.
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What is wrong with people! Beautiful young boy and they can’t even bother to feed him. I hope he makes. Why even get a dog if you’re going to chain it up outside and ignore it?
Alone Again
I wish someone would tell me what it is
That I’ve done wrong.
Why I have to stay chained up and
Left alone so long.
They seemed so glad to have me when
I came here as a pup.
There were so many things we’d do
While I was growing up.
They couldn’t wait to train me as a
Companion and a friend.
And told me how they’d never fear
Being left alone again.
The children said they’d feed me and
Brush me every day.
They’d play with me and walk me
If I could only stay.
But now the family “Hasn’t Time”;
They often say I shed.
They do not want me in the house
Not even to be fed.
The children never walk me.
They always say, “NOT NOW!”
I wish that I could please them.
Won’t someone tell me how?
All I had, you see, was love.
I wish they would explain
Why they said they wanted me,
Then left me on a chain.