Emaciated dog urgently in need of rescue in Miami
A dog who is skin and bones is urgently in need of rescue from Miami Dade Animal Services. This poor animal arrived at the shelter with a body condition of 1/9 — which is as bad as it gets. A rescue would need to have him rushed to a veterinarian to get medical care as just feeding him is not enough for a dog in this condition. He does have pledges on his Facebook thread to help with medical care.
This poor creature is dehydrated and the notes state, “almost a complete loss of skin elasticity.” He was not eating well, although he took a bit of moist food when offered by hand.
He is listed as a six-year-old American bulldog. They have named him Samson. The shelter notes further state:
Generalized alopecia and crusting. Fleas and ticks present throughout haircoat.
The shelter has started medical treatment, but they will euthanize him if a rescue does not step up immediately. And this dog needs to be in the care of a medical professional where he will get the treatment he desperately needs.
Samson has probably known a life of suffering. He is only six years old. Please share his story to help save him.