Tucker the dog promoted to major in Millcreek police department
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The ANNA Shelter is reviving a malnourished and “almost frozen” dog back to health.
On Monday night just before closing, the shelter at 1555 E. 10th St., received a call from a man saying there was a dog suspected to be dead in his driveway. The man was instructed by members of the shelter to bring the dog to them for care and to see if it was microchipped.
The dog, a 10-month-old female suspected lab mix, was driven to the shelter within 15 minutes and was taken into care by the shelter team. Upon arrival, the dog appeared to be dead due to her vitals being very low. But, Executive Director Ruth Thompson said heard the dog moan, which showed a sign of life.
Multiple staff members, including in-house veterinarian Dr. Sarah Zeigler, were called to the shelter to assist with care.
Dog brought in with lots of frostbite, low heart rate
According to the ANNA Shelter’s Facebook page, when the dog was brought in for care it was in very poor condition.
The shelter staff described the dog as “literally freezing to death.” The dog had zero body fat and its temperature was not registering on the thermometer.
“Her tongue was frozen, she was full of frostbite and could not move,” Thompson said. “As close to dead as I’ve ever experienced a dog.”
The dog’s heartrate was also very faint and her gums and tongue were solid white due to frostbite. At the shelter, the dog was given a low survival rate but the staff continued to treat her.
Frozen dog receives care at ANNA Shelter
When being treated, the ANNA Shelter team provided the dog with warm fluids, glucose under the tongue, warm towels, wrapped paws and a heated water bottle.
Staff members also administered personal care as Thompson continuously massaged the dog and another staff member wrapped their body around the dog for an extra source of heat.
An hour later following treatment, the dog showed more signs of life while stretching her head and moving her front legs.
How is the dog doing now?
The ANNA Shelter reported that the dog is doing much better after receiving care and will hopefully be up for adoption within a week.
“It’s amazing,” Thompson said. ” She’s laying behind me with a bunch of blankets and a sweater. She’s still very weak and can barely walk but she’s still alive. We still have a good 24 hours to make sure her body can reheat itself.”
Going forward the dog is now on a prescription diet, being treated for frostbite, being kept warm and her walking is monitored so she doesn’t fall.
Staff members are continuing to provide around-the-clock care for the dog.
Eric Duckett, the ANNA Shelter’s humane officer, is working with the Erie Police Department to investigate the case as staff believes the animal has an owner. Shelter officials have determined the dog is not spayed and the shelter is checking for a microchip. Due to the condition in which the dog was brought in, charges could be pressed if the owner is found.
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at [email protected].
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