The Quesnel and District SPCA is looking for help covering medical costs for a stray puppy who required life-saving surgery and continues to battle a severe infection.
Dixie, a seven-month-old puppy came to the South Peace SPCA with a badly injured hind leg and paw, and was transported to Quesnel in order to receive veterinary care.
It is believed that she got caught in a foot trap or snare.
香蕉视频直播淭he wound was infected and the tissue was necrotic. After 10 days of vet care trying to fight the infection and save the leg, an emergency decision was made to amputate in order to save Dixie香蕉视频直播檚 life,香蕉视频直播� said the Quesnel and District branch manager Colby O香蕉视频直播橣lynn in a press release.
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In the two weeks since her surgery, Dixie has continued to fight an infection. According to the release, Dixie arrived at the SPCA in 香蕉视频直播渦nimaginable pain香蕉视频直播� without any identification.
Dixie香蕉视频直播檚 medical costs are expected to be about $4,636, including physiotherapy, vaccinations, follow-up vet visits and medication.
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To donate to Dixie香蕉视频直播檚 medical bills, please go to or visit the Quesnel branch at 1000 Carson Pit Road.
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