This precious boy lived in agony, with each and every day getting worse – because, for Rex, life consisted of being tethered to a chain.
His condition is not something that happens overnight; he's wounded, he's dehydrated, and he's very malnourished. And what's more, this poor boy's struggle to escape the nightmare is blatantly obvious – resulting in a severely embedded collar. It left him with severe lacerations around his neck – which went down to the bone – and compromised his ability to breathe.
While we've no idea HOW this precious boy came to be this way, or what kind of human could allow him to suffer in such a manner, we DO know that Rex will NEVER feel pain or neglect like this ever again. After (somehow) ending up on the streets, he was found by a Good Samaritan – who knew he needed immediate help. The individual cleaned Rex up as best he could and rushed him to the ER, where rescuers from Houston K-911 were anxiously awaiting his arrival.
Right now, sweet Rex is being assessed by his medical teams who are working to clean-out and debride the dead tissue left by the collar. He's still too weak for any extensive treatment, so the time being, he'll continue his IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain medication. And unfortunately, this precious boy will be recovering for some time: Wounds like this require days, maybe months, of extensive care.
Please send as many prayers and positive energy to Rex, and if you are able to assist with his ongoing medical care, please consider donating to this fundraiser, or sending a healing item from the wishlist below. Every penny matters, and will go a long way in supporting this resilient, deserving boy. Thank you for your kindness and support!
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The resilience of an animal is always something to admire; but when it comes to Rex, it's downright unbelievable.
This precious boy lived in agony, with each and every day getting worse – because, for Rex, life consisted of being tethered to a chain.
His condition is not something that happens overnight; he's wounded, he's dehydrated, and he's very malnourished. And what's more, this poor boy's struggle to escape the nightmare is blatantly obvious – resulting in a severely embedded collar. It left him with severe lacerations around his neck – which went down to the bone – and compromised his ability to breathe.
While we've no idea HOW this precious boy came to be this way, or what kind of human could allow him to suffer in such a manner, we DO know that Rex will NEVER feel pain or neglect like this ever again. After (somehow) ending up on the streets, he was found by a Good Samaritan – who knew he needed immediate help. The individual cleaned Rex up as best he could and rushed him to the ER, where rescuers from Houston K-911 were anxiously awaiting his arrival.
Right now, sweet Rex is being assessed by his medical teams who are working to clean-out and debride the dead tissue left by the collar. He's still too weak for any extensive treatment, so the time being, he'll continue his IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain medication. And unfortunately, this precious boy will be recovering for some time: Wounds like this require days, maybe months, of extensive care.
Please send as many prayers and positive energy to Rex, and if you are able to assist with his ongoing medical care, please consider donating to this fundraiser, or sending a healing item from the wishlist below. Every penny matters, and will go a long way in supporting this resilient, deserving boy. Thank you for your kindness and support!