When we opened up this message titled “URGENT & Emergency Rescue Needed NOW” and saw the photo attached, our hearts just about shattered. — It was Karleen. Her face was the look of pure and total defeat; her little body is suffering and broken. It was blatantly clear, not only is her body damaged from diseases but her soul is broken from extreme neglect.
Karleen was found near a canal in South Texas. The entirety of her body is crusty and hard – caked in pus, blood and dead skin. She was riddled with fleas, which have now left her understandably swollen, itchy, and raw. She is suffering from Demodex mange, and sadly, it is likely it has caused her to develop a secondary skin infection that will take even longer to treat.
Other than this, unfortunately, there is not a whole lot of information known as to what’s going on with this poor little girl– or how she got to be this way. But we DO know that this did not happen overnight; no, this poor dog has been suffering and is deserving and in much need of medical treatment.
We are rushing Karleen to the vet as we type, where she will undergo a plethora of lab-work and diagnostics to help us figure it out. She is, however, up for a tough recovery—with the Mange and secondary infection requiring weeks of diligent and routine daily medicated baths, antibiotics, and topical treatments alone.
Please send some love and snuggles to this warrior as she begins recovery. If you are able, please consider making a donation towards Karleen’s ongoing care. Anything you can spare, $5 or $50, helps immensely to support her medical care. We will update everyone on Karleen’s condition as she goes, thank you so much for your kindness and support.