Rescued pups need help after rough beginnings
Two cross-breed pups that were rescued after enduring maggot-infested wounds need your help on their road to recovery.
TWO small crossbreed pups are continuing to fight to return to normality at the Blue Bundu Brigade Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre after they were found in a dire state. The pups were rescued from horrific conditions, starving, parasitic and covered in maggot-infested wounds, where the two other rescued pups died.
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Karen Janisch, a director of Blue Bundu Brigade, said that the puppies had been discovered at a Waterloo dump site north of Durban. The backstory behind the pups remains a mystery.
“Unfortunately, we have been given four different stories by the woman who called for help. The most recent version says the puppies were found in a Waterloo dump. We definitely will pursue this case and get some answers. Two puppies died a horrific death and there are some questions that need answers about the mother,” said Janisch.
The rescue effort began following a concerning social media post that caught the attention of the team. “The lady put out an appeal online, and the picture of the pups immediately raised some red flags,” said Janisch. “They had apparent immediate medical needs, and the post was not entirely accurate on the information being presented.”
Janisch said there were four puppies rescued from the site, but only two survived. One dog died in transit to the vet. The second one, badly injured and in a critical state with severe bite wounds, had to be put down on humane grounds following a vet inspection.
The bodies of the three to four-week-old pups that survived were riddled with ticks, fleas, and maggots. Janisch said they bathed them all in one go using medicated shampoo, picked off the maggots by hand and gave them frontline treatment to destroy the parasites.
“The one puppy had several penetrating maggot-infested wounds along its back, which were cleaned and treated. Both puppies were severely malnourished and were fed accordingly. The puppy with the wounds received an antibiotic and pain management injection and was discharged with medication and instructions to continue care at the rescue centre,” said Janisch.
The puppies are now being treated for their wounds daily, and receiving a nutritious diet to strengthen their bones and vitamins to help them recover.
Blue Bundu Brigade is requesting help from the public to support the ongoing care and rehabilitation of the puppies.
Needed food items:
The following items are required urgently:
•Hills AD food
•Royal Canin Puppy Milk
•Royal Canin Puppy Pellets
Banking details:
Monetary donations can be directed to:
Bank: FNB
Account name: Blue Bundu Brigade Animal Rescue and Rehoming
Account number: 63129488284
Reference: Waterloo pups / your cellphone number
Email proof of payment to: bluebundubrigade@gmail.com
“We’re incredibly grateful for any support. These little warriors deserve a chance at a better future,” Janisch said.
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