Emaciated Dog gained 22 pounds in foster care The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is thrilled to announce that a now formerly severely emaciated dog that was found as a stray in August has reached a healthy weight...
Emaciated Dog gained 22 pounds in foster care
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is thrilled to announce that a now formerly severely emaciated dog that was found as a stray in August has reached a healthy weight and is now ready to find his new home — just in time for the holidays.
The one-year-old dog, now named Dobby, was reportedly found as a stray in the area of Franklin Park in Dorchester in mid-August, and was brought to ARL’s Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center for care.
Upon arrival at ARL, he weighed just 37 pounds, scoring a 1 out of 9 on the body condition score chart which represents the highest level of emaciation with ribs, lumbar vertebrae, pelvic bones and all bony prominences evident from a distance, no discernible body fat and obvious loss of muscle mass.
Additionally, Dobby’s fur was urine-stained, presented with mild dental disease, and he also had a number of pressure sores, indicating that he had been kept confined to a small space.
Dobby went to foster care and placed on a strict refeeding plan to ensure safe and slow weight gain.
Over the past several months he has put on 22 pounds and is now at a stable enough weight to be made available for adoption!
Despite everything he has gone through, Dobby has defined resilience and strength and is a shining example of the work that ARL does every day of the year to help animals in need.
Dobby’s has won the hearts of so many at ARL with his sweet and loving demeanor and is sure to be an amazing pet.
See Dobby’s profile on ARL’s adoptable animals page!
Dobby’s case remains an ongoing investigation by ARL’s Law Enforcement Department.
You can give animals like Dobby the greatest gift of all: hope.
When Dobby arrived, he was so thin you could count his ribs. His fur was stained and he was covered in sores, signs he was likely confined to a small space for a long time.
Dobby’s worst days may be behind him, but he is still counting on you to help him find a home of his own!
Your donation today can make sure animals like him have everything the need to find a home for the holidays!
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