Left to die at the roadside
A good Samaritan gave this dog a second chance.
FOUR weeks ago, a German shepherd puppy was hit by a car on the Port Shepstone main road and left for dead.
Badly injured, the dog lay next to the road waiting to die. People walked around him, even stepping over him. He would surely have died a slow and painful death if a good Samaritan, a holidaymaker, hadn’t stopped.
The holidaymaker noticed a small spark of life and rushed the animal to veterinarian Dr Leon Brüggemann in Port Shepstone. It was established that both the dog’s front legs were broken and needed splints. The good Samaritan has even donated money towards the dog’s treatment.
The puppy has been taken to the Lower South Coast SPCA where staff have been redressing the splints.
Michael Muller, the LSC SPCA’s manager, said that the plaster should be removed within the next three weeks, and the dog is expected to make a full recovery. The beautiful and friendly puppy, with a face that will melt your heart, will then be up for adoption.
On another happy note, Lucky Muffin, the dog riddled with mange, has been declared mange-free after undergoing four weeks of treatment. Lucky Muffin’s heartwarming story featured in the Herald on May 23. The very happy dog is now walking on a lead, and looking for a forever home.
With winter around the corner, the LSC SPCA is desperately needing thick blankets for both the cats and dogs. Strong toys, especially tennis balls, are needed for the dogs and soft toys and ping pong balls for the cats and kittens. Food donations are also welcome. Household items are also needed for the SPCA’s charity shop.
