When she first approached Charlie to untie the cord that was fastening him to a pole, he remained still and did not respond to her. It was a marvel that he could even raise his head at all after all he had been through.
The animal hospital stated, “We understand that this is not an isolated incidence, and it is a sad tragedy when innocent creatures are handled in such a manner,” saying that they are aware that this is not a unique incident. “Charlie is a really well-natured dog who is in good health at the moment.” The veterinarians are “doing all they can” to guarantee that he will recover.
According to the PSPCA, Charlie does in fact have a microchip, which the organization said was inserted by them as part of the front clinic and vaccination clinic services that they provide. It would seem from the injuries that Charlie sustained that he was utilized as a bait dog in dog fights.
There has been an outpouring of support in the form of contributions for Charlie, and the Philadelphia Animal Hospital has asked that any further donations be sent to the City of Elderly Love: Save a Senior Pet organization instead.
On their Facebook page, City of Elderly Love commented, “While not our normal rescue, Charlie’s great finders definitely delivered him to the perfect location.” (While not our typical rescue.) “Because we are the Philadelphia Animal Hospital’s only rescue partner, we will be in charge of his post-recovery care.
The Philadelphia Animal Hospital will take care of and treat him at no cost. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the incredible Humane Law Enforcement team in Philadelphia will be able to bring Charlie’s tormentors to justice.
Since Charlie was rescued on October 26, 2017, it has been a few days, and there are some encouraging indicators that he is making a recovery. Despite the fact that the doctors are still quite worried about Charlie contracting sepsis due to his wounds, there are some hopeful signals he is recuperating. On October 29, three days after he was rescued, he is “happy galloping about” the hospital where he is being treated.
His saviors are making sure he receives plenty of sleep and plenty of hugs while he heals from his ordeal.
“Tomorrow he will undergo surgery to remove most of the dead tissue around his face and muzzle,” the veterinary hospital said further. Although it will just be the first of a series of operations that he will need, it is a positive start on the right path. He is doing well in terms of his eating, and he is far more comfortable than he has been!It is a blessing that there are caring individuals such as Nikki, as well as rescuers and physicians, who are trying to preserve Charlie’s life and ensure that his future is bright.