Post by michele5611 on Aug 20, 2010 21:04:45 GMT -5
www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/local/montgomery/Outpouring-of-support-for-neglected-dog (VIDEO)
GERMANTOWN, Ohio (WDTN) - An outpouring of support and money was pouring into a Germantown Animal hospital, for an abused dog named Lucian
People from around the world were stepping in to help save the abandoned dog's life.
The pitbull mix was found almost dead, in the basement of a home on Irwin Avenue in Dayton, about two weeks ago.
A neighbor contacted the animal rescue group Luv-A-Bulls, after getting a tip that the owners had left three dogs in the basement of the home when they moved out.
When she found Lucian and his companions, they were in very bad shape.
Veterinarians say Lucian was almost dead. His bones were sticking out, his eyes were hollow, and he could not even walk.
The neighbor told 2 News, Lucian tried to crawl up to her at one point, when he thought she was leaving.
The pit bull rescue group contacted Dr. Lisa Wood at the Germantown Animal Health Center, after the neighbor called them.
She did not go to the humane society because she thought they might euthanize a pit bull.
Dr. Lisa Wood and her staff have been caring for Lucian around the clock, since he came into their care.
At first Dr. Wood said, she thought someone was bringing a dead dog into her office. Lucian weighed only 33 pounds. She gave him a 30 percent chance of survival.
Now, more than a week later, Dr. Wood said the prognosis was looking good.
Lucian had gained about nine pounds. He was eating and drinking, but was still unable to chew dry food.
Dr. Wood said he was slowly gaining some strength.
"He's still not able to walk on his own, but he's trying to push himself up on his front legs to try to give himself a little bit more support," said Dr. Wood.
Now, Dr. Wood felt Lucian had a 60 percent chance of survival. Staff members were taking him home, so they could watch him and make sure he was eating
As soon as pictures of Lucian were posted on the animal hospital's Facebook page, his story gained a life of it's own.
The sad face broke hearts and drew up compassion from people all over the world, including a Tibetan Buddhist nun who ran an organization called Tara's babies. It was a no-kill animal rescue group, that had done a lot of work to rescue and save dogs found in New Orleans, after Hurricane Katrina.
"All we're wanting to do is work with Dr. Wood. We have a pilot and plane on standby and was hoping that one of Dr. Wood's staff could fly with Lucian to Maryland where we had someone pick them up in a vehicle and take Lucian take to a state of the art clinic, with lots of up to date equipment, and a whole team of specialists standing by, waiting for Lucian," said Kunzang Drolma.
Drolma said if Lucian could not fly, they would make arrangements to pick him up with by car. They also invited a staff member from the Germantown Animal Health Center to accompany him to Maryland.
Drolma said the CEO of the veterinarian hospital there had offered to take Lucian home with her at night, and care for him, until he was healthy enough to be adopted out.
Dr. Wood said she was extremely grateful for the offer and support, but felt Lucian was making good progress at home. She did not think moving him to a new environment was a good idea at this time.
"I think right now he needs stability and he needs to know that things are not changing on him right now, while he's in this precarious position," said Dr. Wood.
Dr. Wood said if she felt he needed care that she was unable to provide she would not hesitate to contact them for assistance.
Wood also added that they had more than enough money to care for Lucian right now. She requested those who wanted to help by sending in money to donate to animal shelters and rescue groups in their community, in Lucian's name.
Wood said there were many other abused animals out there who's stories remained untold, and they could use some help too.
GERMANTOWN, Ohio (WDTN) - An outpouring of support and money was pouring into a Germantown Animal hospital, for an abused dog named Lucian
People from around the world were stepping in to help save the abandoned dog's life.
The pitbull mix was found almost dead, in the basement of a home on Irwin Avenue in Dayton, about two weeks ago.
A neighbor contacted the animal rescue group Luv-A-Bulls, after getting a tip that the owners had left three dogs in the basement of the home when they moved out.
When she found Lucian and his companions, they were in very bad shape.
Veterinarians say Lucian was almost dead. His bones were sticking out, his eyes were hollow, and he could not even walk.
The neighbor told 2 News, Lucian tried to crawl up to her at one point, when he thought she was leaving.
The pit bull rescue group contacted Dr. Lisa Wood at the Germantown Animal Health Center, after the neighbor called them.
She did not go to the humane society because she thought they might euthanize a pit bull.
Dr. Lisa Wood and her staff have been caring for Lucian around the clock, since he came into their care.
At first Dr. Wood said, she thought someone was bringing a dead dog into her office. Lucian weighed only 33 pounds. She gave him a 30 percent chance of survival.
Now, more than a week later, Dr. Wood said the prognosis was looking good.
Lucian had gained about nine pounds. He was eating and drinking, but was still unable to chew dry food.
Dr. Wood said he was slowly gaining some strength.
"He's still not able to walk on his own, but he's trying to push himself up on his front legs to try to give himself a little bit more support," said Dr. Wood.
Now, Dr. Wood felt Lucian had a 60 percent chance of survival. Staff members were taking him home, so they could watch him and make sure he was eating
As soon as pictures of Lucian were posted on the animal hospital's Facebook page, his story gained a life of it's own.
The sad face broke hearts and drew up compassion from people all over the world, including a Tibetan Buddhist nun who ran an organization called Tara's babies. It was a no-kill animal rescue group, that had done a lot of work to rescue and save dogs found in New Orleans, after Hurricane Katrina.
"All we're wanting to do is work with Dr. Wood. We have a pilot and plane on standby and was hoping that one of Dr. Wood's staff could fly with Lucian to Maryland where we had someone pick them up in a vehicle and take Lucian take to a state of the art clinic, with lots of up to date equipment, and a whole team of specialists standing by, waiting for Lucian," said Kunzang Drolma.
Drolma said if Lucian could not fly, they would make arrangements to pick him up with by car. They also invited a staff member from the Germantown Animal Health Center to accompany him to Maryland.
Drolma said the CEO of the veterinarian hospital there had offered to take Lucian home with her at night, and care for him, until he was healthy enough to be adopted out.
Dr. Wood said she was extremely grateful for the offer and support, but felt Lucian was making good progress at home. She did not think moving him to a new environment was a good idea at this time.
"I think right now he needs stability and he needs to know that things are not changing on him right now, while he's in this precarious position," said Dr. Wood.
Dr. Wood said if she felt he needed care that she was unable to provide she would not hesitate to contact them for assistance.
Wood also added that they had more than enough money to care for Lucian right now. She requested those who wanted to help by sending in money to donate to animal shelters and rescue groups in their community, in Lucian's name.
Wood said there were many other abused animals out there who's stories remained untold, and they could use some help too.
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