On Thursday afternoon, an emergency plea came into NYC Second Chance Rescue Dogs to help save a five-month-old puppy in critical condition that had been a victim of a hit-and-run vehicle incident. The puppy, named Ozzy, suffered severe trauma to his head, face and body.
Two Good Samaritans found Ozzy’s near lifeless body in the middle of the road and rushed him to a nearby animal hospital, sending out pleas for help on social media. The puppy, thought to have been a stray, sustained severe head trauma resulting in brain swelling; without treatment his prognosis would likely have been fatal. He also has a broken jaw and one broken leg. The full extent of his injuries are not known yet, but at this time veterinarians are fighting to save the puppy’s life.
The most serious injury being addressed at this time is the puppy’s brain inflammation, and he is being treated with Mannitol – an injectable diuretic used to treat swelling in his body.
Ozzy is only five months old. Time is not on our side, and we need all of your prayers and support. Ozzy is in for the fight of his life, and we are in his corner. Ozzy is currently at a 24-hour hospital. We will update you as soon as we can.
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Update on Ozzy’s condition to follow.
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