Bath animal rescue workers have spent the past month treating a stray that was found by a member of the public with severe injuries.
The fragile lurcher was taken to Bath Cats and Dogs Home by the council’s dog warden after it was found in severe pain and distress.
He was covered with numerous untreated wounds across his hindquarters, body and face that had become infected.
He was severely underweight and suffering. Employees said he would have been in this state for days until he was found and brought in on August 24.
The vets team at the home started work on him straight away, initially cleaning up his wounds and administering him some much needed antibiotics and pain control to start to fight the infection and make him comfortable. He was named Bernard.
It was not possible to say exactly what happened to Bernard and how these injuries were caused, according to the Claverton Down animal rescue centre, but they are most likely dog or animal bites inflicted during a sustained attack.
The vet team continue to work hard to heal Bernard’s wounds and physically get him well. They do this in short sessions in the vet suite so as not to stress him and so far have spent more than 15 intensive hours working on his wounds.
Bernard’s injuries are not just physical. He has suffered huge trauma and this has had an effect on him mentally as well.
He is in what the home calls “shut down” when a dog experiences something so traumatic that they completely shut off to their external environment.
Bernard tolerates being handled but doesn’t reciprocate, there is usually no tail wag and he avoids any eye contact.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home said such cases need a huge amount of time and patience, giving Bernard the space he needs to slowly start to trust again.
Bernard is looked after in an office so he is surrounded by company all day and is taken for short walks while he builds his strength.
Road to recovery
Head of animal welfare Simon Lynn said: “We were so pleased we were able to save Bernard and start him on the road to recovery.
“My hope is that day by day Bernard will continue to come out of his shell and learn to enjoy life again.”
Bernard is only young and once better he will need a new quiet home with a loving and patient new owner.
How you can help
To find out more about giving a home to a special rescue dog like Bernard please visit www.bcdh.org.uk or call 01225 787331
Bath Cats and Dogs Home is an independent charity and relies on the support of animal lovers and the local community.
If you would like to give towards Bernard’s recovery please click here.
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Bath animal rescue workers have spent the past month treating a stray that was found by a member of the public with severe injuries.
The fragile lurcher was taken to Bath Cats and Dogs Home by the council’s dog warden after it was found in severe pain and distress.
He was covered with numerous untreated wounds across his hindquarters, body and face that had become infected.
He was severely underweight and suffering. Employees said he would have been in this state for days until he was found and brought in on August 24.
The vets team at the home started work on him straight away, initially cleaning up his wounds and administering him some much needed antibiotics and pain control to start to fight the infection and make him comfortable. He was named Bernard.
It was not possible to say exactly what happened to Bernard and how these injuries were caused, according to the Claverton Down animal rescue centre, but they are most likely dog or animal bites inflicted during a sustained attack.
The vet team continue to work hard to heal Bernard’s wounds and physically get him well. They do this in short sessions in the vet suite so as not to stress him and so far have spent more than 15 intensive hours working on his wounds.
Bernard’s injuries are not just physical. He has suffered huge trauma and this has had an effect on him mentally as well.
He is in what the home calls “shut down” when a dog experiences something so traumatic that they completely shut off to their external environment.
Bernard tolerates being handled but doesn’t reciprocate, there is usually no tail wag and he avoids any eye contact.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home said such cases need a huge amount of time and patience, giving Bernard the space he needs to slowly start to trust again.
Bernard is looked after in an office so he is surrounded by company all day and is taken for short walks while he builds his strength.
Road to recovery
Head of animal welfare Simon Lynn said: “We were so pleased we were able to save Bernard and start him on the road to recovery.
“My hope is that day by day Bernard will continue to come out of his shell and learn to enjoy life again.”
Bernard is only young and once better he will need a new quiet home with a loving and patient new owner.
How you can help
To find out more about giving a home to a special rescue dog like Bernard please visit www.bcdh.org.uk or call 01225 787331
Bath Cats and Dogs Home is an independent charity and relies on the support of animal lovers and the local community.
If you would like to give towards Bernard’s recovery please click here.
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