Pleas for help for little 2 year old terrier with painful injuries falling on deaf ears at Miami shelter

On February 12, a young terrier blend dubbed Pirate arrived at Miami-Dade Animal Services with deep lacerations on his neck and left rear leg. The wound in his neck has become infected and necrotic, and although the shelter veterinarians are treating Pirate, this little guy needs specialized treatment; the shelter worries that his injuries will become sepsis.

The shelter has sent out several please for help, but there have not been any responses; it is as though the emails have not been read or ignored. Can you help?

According to the shelter, Pirate is now considered to be in critical condition. The following notes from the shelter will help explain his current condition:

2/18 PIRATE REMAINS CRITICAL- General condition- Critical
Large wounds w/ a deep pocket on left escapular area
Area cleaned, necrotic tissue removed
all other wounds cleaned.
Pet will require aggressive follow up and antibiotic therapy.
Large amount of purulent material and necrotic, infected tissue removed.

Pet requires further care to avoid sepsis.

2/16 VERY URGENT

General condition- Critical
Large wounds w/ a deep pocket on left escapular area
Area cleaned, necrotic tissue removed
edges debrided- drain placed.
all other wounds cleaned.
Pet will require aggressive follow up and antibiotic therapy.
Large amount of purulent material and necrotic, infected tissue removed.
Drain should be removed in 3-5 days as determined by the attending veterinarian at that time.
CRT-wnl
Pet requires further care to avoid sepsis.

2/13 URGENT PLEA
Deep laceration on neck infected and necrotic cannot be closed yet. Edema on rear legs. Sweet
A2553802
Animal Name: PIRATE

Miami Dade Animal Shelter notes

Adoption listing: A2553802

Animal Name: PIRATE

Located At: Miami-Dade Animal Services

Kennel Number: TG10

Description: I am an unaltered male, white and black Terrier.

Age: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years old

More Info: I have been at the shelter since Feb 12, 2024.

Check out his brief video clip and see how calm and sweet he is. This little guy deserves better:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3gLnbVAVKw/

For more information:

Adoptions are made in person at at the shelter

Miami Dade Animal Service

3599 NW 79th Avenue, Doral, Florida 33122

Call (305) 884-1101 or email [email protected]

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