SAANICH - Her shockingly poor condition is enough to bring an animal lover to tears. The dog CRD Pound staff are calling "karma" is missing half her coat, and that's just for starters. "She's so underweight she's not filling out her skin anymore, all her hip bones are standing out, she's calloused all over from lying on hard surfaces, and she has infection in her eyes and ears and basically her whole body inside and out" says Kennel Assistant Kathleen Davis.
The dog was picked up by Animal Control officers Sunday night off Millstream Lake Road in Highlands, covered with feces, and unable to stand. "She was too weak, I had to lift her in, I called Kathleen immediately after hours and we gave her a bath and fed her" says Animal Control Officer Tony Dobos.
Pound staff feared she'd have to be euthanized but blood work the next day came back clear. The dog is about 14 kilograms underweight but gaining fast and responding to medication.
Animal Control officers suspect "Karma" was neglected for years and possibly dumped because her owner didn't want to spend the money to put her down. "My theory is she was kept on a chain in someone's backyard and they released her figuring she won't live much longer" says Davis.
The pound is hoping a neighbour who recognizes the dog, even in her weakened condition, may come forward anonymously and help the CRD and SPCA pursue charges of neglect.
In the meantime Davis is bringing Karma home with her every night, and if her health continues to improve she'll be put up for adoption. "The best case scenario is a full recovery and she'll actually know what it feels like to be a regular dog" Davis adds.
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