Local Couple Stumbles Upon Endangered Basset Hound Near Train Tracks
A heartbreaking discovery was made by a couple in Kensington earlier this month when they found an emaciated and dying basset hound near the railroad tracks. The dog, named Fred, was in critical condition with his body temperature so low that it wouldn't register on a thermometer.
Fred's condition left him shivering in the cold, covered in filth, and weighed down by severe dehydration and malnutrition. His coat was caked with feces and debris, and he was barely able to move due to his weakened state.
When Fred arrived at the Pennsylvania SPCA headquarters for treatment, veterinarians worked around the clock to stabilize him using heating pads, a warming blanket, and warm IV fluids to increase his body temperature. However, feeding him proved to be a challenge as his stomach couldn't handle normal portions of food due to his extreme starvation.
The PSPCA has revealed that despite Fred's dire situation, he is now slowly gaining weight and will likely be available for adoption in the coming weeks. The organization is urging everyone who sees an animal in distress to step up and help by contacting their Animal Law Enforcement team or calling authorities immediately.
In a statement, PSPCA spokesperson Gillian Kocher emphasized the importance of acting quickly when encountering animals in trouble: "We encourage everyone who sees an animal in trouble to not turn away... Whether that means getting in touch with our Animal Law Enforcement team, calling the proper authorities or bringing that animal to safety, like in the case of Fred, we need everyone to be standing up for pets."
A heartbreaking discovery was made by a couple in Kensington earlier this month when they found an emaciated and dying basset hound near the railroad tracks. The dog, named Fred, was in critical condition with his body temperature so low that it wouldn't register on a thermometer.
Fred's condition left him shivering in the cold, covered in filth, and weighed down by severe dehydration and malnutrition. His coat was caked with feces and debris, and he was barely able to move due to his weakened state.
When Fred arrived at the Pennsylvania SPCA headquarters for treatment, veterinarians worked around the clock to stabilize him using heating pads, a warming blanket, and warm IV fluids to increase his body temperature. However, feeding him proved to be a challenge as his stomach couldn't handle normal portions of food due to his extreme starvation.
The PSPCA has revealed that despite Fred's dire situation, he is now slowly gaining weight and will likely be available for adoption in the coming weeks. The organization is urging everyone who sees an animal in distress to step up and help by contacting their Animal Law Enforcement team or calling authorities immediately.
In a statement, PSPCA spokesperson Gillian Kocher emphasized the importance of acting quickly when encountering animals in trouble: "We encourage everyone who sees an animal in trouble to not turn away... Whether that means getting in touch with our Animal Law Enforcement team, calling the proper authorities or bringing that animal to safety, like in the case of Fred, we need everyone to be standing up for pets."
. The condition of poor Fred is a stark reminder of the neglect and disregard some individuals have for our furry friends. It's disheartening to see an animal, especially one as vulnerable as a basset hound, left to suffer in such a state. I'm relieved to know that the PSPCA stepped in and provided critical care, but it's a sobering thought that Fred was nearly out of time.
. The PSPCA's message to act quickly when encountering animals in distress is well-taken, as every minute counts when it comes to saving lives 
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I'm thinking, what's going on here? We've got a system where people are just abandoning their animals, leaving them to fend for themselves. It's like we're saying, "Oh, you can't take care of yourself, so just leave us." 
It raises questions about where these funds are coming from and how they're being spent. Are we relying too heavily on organizations like the PSPCA to step up and save animals? 
i mean like he's literally been left behind & has no one to care 4 him. its crazy 2 think someone could just abandon a dog like that. anyway, im glad 2 hear hes getting better @ the PSPCA & cant w8 2 see him get adopted soon! 
. He must've been living on the streets for ages. I mean, can you imagine being that hungry and cold all the time? It's heartbreaking to think about how someone - or in this case, a dog - can get to that point. But it's amazing to see how quick the PSPCA was to help him out 
. So yeah, definitely spread the word and tell your friends to keep an eye out for those in need 
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this is just heartbreaking! can u imagine findin a dog this bad & thinkin its gonna make it? i mean, those poor pics of fred shiverin away... it's like no animal should ever have 2 go thru that. thank goodness the PSPCA stepped in & got him the help he needed 
when people just leave a poor dog like fred to die on train tracks... seriously, can't even take care of themselves let alone others... glad those pspca folks were there to save him tho 
his story is actually kinda heartbreaking (in a good way) - it's crazy how quickly he was in that state & now he's getting adopted 
gotta give it up for ppl who care enough to help out in times of need 
near train tracks 
and ppl walked by 
now he's getting all the TLC 