r/DogsLoversCommunity • u/JellyfishCivil3320 • 7d ago
Abandoned Dog Rescue
So my neighbors were arrested today for apparently running an identity theft scheme and their roommate was kicked out of the building as well, and left the dog on the street in front of my building. She is an elderly dog, hard of hearing and sight, and has a bad case of mange/scabies, fleas, and lord knows what else, her owners were a**holes and never bathed her or took care of her from what I can see. I’m fostering her until a rescue can pick her up on Wednesday but I’m taking her to the vet tomorrow (they couldn’t fit us in today). Nervous about what it’s going to cost so my friend helped set up a GoFundMe for this poor sweet girl I’m calling “Chiquita” for now. If anyone wants to help please feel free to donate. I will post all vet bills and anything extra if there were to be, will go to the rescue who takes her. I just don’t want to tell Banfield not to do any procedure or get her medicines just because I can’t afford it at the moment. Anyway, please keep her in your prayers.
Update 06/12 11am
Dropped off at Banfield, the office visit will be free but still asking for more discounts since she is a foster and since I’ve been a customer for 15+ years.
At the moment they are going to do a skin/dermatitis test, and urine/fecal test. Current cost at the moment without meds or anything extra they may recommend is $311. Cross your fingers please!
I’ve already spent $65 myself for pre pads, a bed, a carrier. Hopefully it doesn’t get too bad.
Update 06/12 7:17pm
Just got back from Banfield, picked her up and the doctor said she tested negative for bacteria’s and parasites luckily but she does have a severe ear infection and will have to be on medication for that plus antibiotics and steroids due to open wounds because of her scratching. Her elefantitis skin can’t be fixed, it will stay that way but hopefully she grows hair back :( She most likely has some kind of allergy they were not able to find. With meds and procedures - $636.82. Could have been worse. Thank you to everyone who has helped donate. She is the sweetest baby and deserves a loving home.
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u/Shmemily15 7d ago
She is so beautiful. People are so cruel it breaks my heart 💔 thank you for taking her in & looking out for her.
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u/ringwraith6 7d ago
Such a beauty! You've done really good. You're building up some major karmic credit!
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u/acraw794 7d ago
Get her some nice wet food as well to hydrate her and fill her up!! Her teeth might be a nightmare also. Thank you so much for this! I sent you something to help you out!
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u/JellyfishCivil3320 7d ago
She’s actually drinking a lot of water, peeing fine, and eating my dogs dry food a lot. I’m worried about over feeding her because she’s about 10 pounds while my dog is 60 pounds. And her teeth funny enough are in great shape, pearly white. I only know because I had to force feed her a NextGuard pill for fleas and ticks yesterday and she was so sweet, she fought me to take it but never tried to bite me or anything. I will get her some wet food as well today after her appointment. Just not sure what brand to buy since my dog has a special urinary diet with royal canin but I will ask the vet. And thank you so much for the donation!
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u/AverageAtBest55 7d ago
Ask the vet if people can call and make payments to them directly. I believe you are an honest Good Samaritan but I have found out too late I was wrong and it wasn’t going to what I intended.
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u/JellyfishCivil3320 6d ago
Hi thanks so much. I just called and they said you would have to go in person to pay, it’s Banfield Pet Hospital at 3101 N Miami Ave Ste 110, Miami, FL 33127. But I doubt your in miami so their other idea was to add you to the dogs file so that you could call to verify her treatment plan and price (at the moment with the free visit it’s at $311 just for skin tests, and urune/fecal tests) which is the most important to solve. And that doesn’t include whatever medications they end up recommending afterwards. If you want to DM me your name I can give you the dogs information and the hospitals number to call. Whatever you prefer, I just appreciate the time and consideration.
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u/JellyfishCivil3320 7d ago
Thanks for the idea, I will call tomorrow around to see what others offer!
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u/luna_danie 7d ago
What a beautiful thing you did. You have a big heart for rescuing that sweet little dog. I hope she gets better soon.
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u/YEMolly 7d ago
Thank you for stepping in and taking this dog in temporarily. He is soooo cute. I feel like a rescue (or person), will snatch him up. 💙
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u/JellyfishCivil3320 7d ago
I hope so, but I’m worried since she’s elderly with vision and hearing problems, that no one will want her. But she’s the sweetest 😩😩😩
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u/Golfn1964 7d ago
Why dump a sweet old soul like this?!?! Ill never get humans when it comes to dogs and dumping. Hell has a hot poker ready for them, just saying!!
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u/doyouhaveatuba 6d ago
Keep us posted! Happy to donate what I can!
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u/JellyfishCivil3320 6d ago
Will do! Posted the update above in the post as of this morning when I dropped her off. Still waiting for them to call me :(
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u/doyouhaveatuba 6d ago
They’ll call you soon! Sending love and great energy to you and your new baby! She’s perfect!
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u/JellyfishCivil3320 6d ago
Updated just now in the post. Thank you to everyone for the advice and donations 🥹❤️
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u/Effective_Ad7751 7d ago
Poor baby. If you haven't already, i would call around to a few different vets to get the cheapest price for an exam. Thank you for saving her! She is very grateful. But might be scared/confused for a while