Severely injured, neglected dog gets new lease on life

A one-year-old dog, presumably an Africanis breed, was taken to Wollies animal shelter in appalling conditions as its tail was cut open to the bone.

The pup, only known as “Tail-dog” was taken to the shelter by a man who noticed him on the side of the road last week.

“We assume someone tried to cut off his tail with a knife,” said Cilla Trexler, founder of the shelter.

Trexler immediately took the dog to the Pyramid veterinary clinic where he was admitted straight away.

According to Dr Chris Janisch of the clinic, the dog was put on a drip.

“His tail was dead to the top of the body, so the blood circulation must have been completely cut off.

“The flesh on the tail died and was rotting. He also had an infection, septic shock and was very dehydrated,” he said.

The dog had to undergo surgery to amputate the tail and cut out the rotting tissue.

“He had to get painkillers and medication for the tick fever infection. He was dewormed and vaccinated.

“The wounds still need to be cleaned and treated daily,” said Dr Janisch.

Dr Janisch said that the dog is getting better and stronger every day.

“He goes for walks and gets a lot of attention.

“He showed up in a very bad condition. Someone tried to amputate his tail by putting an elastic or rubber band around it.

“By the weekend, his stitches will be able to come out and he will be moving to a new home. He is ready for his second chance at life,” he said.

Trexler said that it was hard to imagine who could have done such a thing.

“We are thankful that he was brought to us so that he can get a second chance.

“We hope someone will give him a good home after what he has been through,” she said.

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