Meet CiCi; this tiny chihuahua was rescued from Los Angeles’ Skid Row on Sunday. She was discovered with her eyes and genitalia intentionally glued together. Rescuers initially thought CeCe had a serious eye infection; they were shocked to discover the heartbreaking abuse.
Dog roaming the streets after owner was taken to the hospital 4 days ago.
CiCi was found by the rescue group, Starts With One Today Animal Rescue, a non-profit based out of Los Angeles that helps homeless dogs, cats, adults and children living in Skid Row. Every Sunday the organization leads a fresh food, clothing, toy, and essentials drive to help.
When brought to the organization’s partner veterinarian hospital, the treating veterinarian had been in “complete shock” after examining CiCi. The dog’s eyes had been glued shut with Gorilla Glue. And if that wasn’t bad enough, the veterinarian also discovered “her private parts had been glued shut.”
The conditions pets are found on Skid Row have been described as “the thing of nightmares.” Many times dogs are discovered dying of drug overdoses, found left starving and in trash cans and some run over by cars left alone to suffer until they die slow, painful deaths.
As for CiCi, she is one of the lucky survivors. Both her physical and emotional care are now being addressed.
Check out one of her first videos here:
And today we have an optimistic update for CiCi; a testament to the grit and survival instincts of our loyal pets.
She can’t wait until she’s done with the eye-drops, but she’s taking them like a champ! She’s been eating and drinking well, not having any issues keeping it down. Her new found social media and TV fame doesn’t seem to be going to her head at all!
Thank you to everyone who have donated and applied. The rescue admits they need the same energy for their big dogs who endured the same neglect and abuse in Skid Row. There are currently three Skid Row survivors who need a foster.
To everyone wanting to help – THE BEST WAY IS TO FOSTER OR ADOPT that is what we need for the holidays.
For more information how you can help, please click here.
To foster, please click here.
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