Basset Hound Left for Dead Near Railroad Tracks, Thanks to Couple's Quick Thinking and PSPCA's Expert Care.
A heartbreaking scene was unfolding near railroad tracks in Kensington when a couple stumbled upon an abandoned basset hound earlier this month. The dog, named Fred, was found in dire straits - dull, unresponsive, and cold to the touch. His body temperature had plummeted to such an extent that it wouldn't even register on a thermometer.
The PSPCA described Fred as "emaciated" and "dying," his once-lustrous coat now caked with feces and debris. Dehydration and starvation had taken their toll, leaving him weak and barely clinging to life. The organization's medical team sprang into action, using heating pads, a warming blanket, and warm IV fluids to stabilize Fred's body temperature.
As they attempted to treat his dehydration and feed him, Fred's condition was further compromised by his extreme malnourishment. The PSPCA expressed its bafflement over Fred's past, noting that it was unclear how he ended up in such a desperate state or for how long he had been suffering before the couple discovered him.
Miraculously, thanks to prompt veterinary care and TLC from the PSPCA, Fred is slowly recovering and gaining weight. While his road to recovery may still be uncertain, officials have estimated that he will likely become available for adoption within weeks.
The PSPCA has issued a poignant reminder to anyone who encounters animals in distress: don't turn away - instead, get them to safety. Whether it's reaching out to the PSPCA's Animal Law Enforcement team, contacting authorities, or simply providing aid yourself, every effort counts in safeguarding pets like Fred from facing such unimaginable hardships.
A heartbreaking scene was unfolding near railroad tracks in Kensington when a couple stumbled upon an abandoned basset hound earlier this month. The dog, named Fred, was found in dire straits - dull, unresponsive, and cold to the touch. His body temperature had plummeted to such an extent that it wouldn't even register on a thermometer.
The PSPCA described Fred as "emaciated" and "dying," his once-lustrous coat now caked with feces and debris. Dehydration and starvation had taken their toll, leaving him weak and barely clinging to life. The organization's medical team sprang into action, using heating pads, a warming blanket, and warm IV fluids to stabilize Fred's body temperature.
As they attempted to treat his dehydration and feed him, Fred's condition was further compromised by his extreme malnourishment. The PSPCA expressed its bafflement over Fred's past, noting that it was unclear how he ended up in such a desperate state or for how long he had been suffering before the couple discovered him.
Miraculously, thanks to prompt veterinary care and TLC from the PSPCA, Fred is slowly recovering and gaining weight. While his road to recovery may still be uncertain, officials have estimated that he will likely become available for adoption within weeks.
The PSPCA has issued a poignant reminder to anyone who encounters animals in distress: don't turn away - instead, get them to safety. Whether it's reaching out to the PSPCA's Animal Law Enforcement team, contacting authorities, or simply providing aid yourself, every effort counts in safeguarding pets like Fred from facing such unimaginable hardships.
and its so sad...but what's even more amazing is how a couple stumbled upon him & the PSPCA stepped in to save his life 
they did like 4 heating pads, a warming blanket, & IV fluids to get his body temp back up 
it's crazy! and now he's slowly recovering & getting adopted 
what i love about this story is how everyone worked together to help fred - its all about kindness & compassion 
he was literally left for dead near railroad tracks, can you even imagine? the couple who found him did an amazing thing by taking him to the PSPCA and they've been giving him the best care 
. it's so inspiring to see Fred slowly recovering from all that trauma #bassetsofinstagram #rescuepuppies #secondchancepets. i'm so glad he'll be getting a new forever home soon 
, but let this be a warning to everyone: if you spot an animal in distress, don't just drive away, get them help ASAP! every minute counts 
#animalrescue #helpinghands. fred's story is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there's always hope for a happy ending 
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I'm literally shook by this story! The thought of a poor basset hound being left to die near railroad tracks is just heartbreaking 
. It's amazing that the couple stumbled upon him and got him the help he needed so fast 
. I'm so glad Fred is recovering, it's such a relief 
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. And now, they're reminding us that every little bit counts when it comes to helping animals in need 
. I mean, can you imagine how desperate he must have been? It's a real wake-up call for all of us to make sure we're doing our part to help those furry friends in need 
i mean fred was literally left for dead and it's a miracle he made it out alive... but at the same time it's crazy how animals can just be left behind like that no one knows what happened to him or how long he'd been living on his own anyway the pspca did an amazing job getting him the help he needed tho 
they gave him all da TLC & now he's on da road 2 recovery 
espeshally 1 as cute as fred is