Abandoned puppies, Shih Tzu rescue in Niagara underscore ‘commitment’ of pet ownership
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Two Niagara animal shelters have reached out to their communities for cash donations after both endured costly veterinary care to treat animals dropped off during the holidays.
The Humane Society of Greater Niagara (HSGN) is grateful for the thousands of dollars raised so far as it continues to nurse a young Shih Tzu back to health after the malnourished dog was dropped off at its St. Catharines, Ont., shelter over the holidays.
The small dog’s plight is an example of some sad story local pet refuges have been sharing recently across Southern Ontario over the holidays.
Tanya Firmage, HSGN’s director, says Shih Tzu “Gary” was dropped off in “deplorable condition” and in dire need of medical attention for severe skin and ear infections.
The canine, believed to be just one or two years old, was delivered to the humane society on Christmas Eve and required immediate veterinary care.
“An unnamed, very, very special veterinarian left a Christmas party to come and assess and begin treatment of this dog, which was very kind and definitely something we needed to have happen right away,” Firmage said.
She said not a lot is known about Gary’s history, and urged anyone with knowledge of his background to come forward.
As of Wednesday morning, the fundraiser for Gary had amassed just under $6,000.
Peer shelter the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society has also reached out for donations after acquiring several abandoned Shar-Pei puppies from a parking lot on the Niagara River Parkway last week.
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