Emaciated dog ‘riddled with infected holes’ fighting for life at RACC
Dec 17, 2024
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- An emaciated dog that Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) described as "riddled with infected holes" is fighting for her life at the city shelter.
The dog, which RACC named Pinecone, came into the shelter's care on Sunday, Dec. 15 with significant injuries -- "riddled with infected holes" and barely clinging to life. It was not known whether or not she would be able to be saved.
"Officers whisked her to [Virginia Veterinary Center,] where the vet called and said, 'she’s most likely septic, pressures are low, it’s a long shot, what do you want to do?'" RACC wrote on its main Facebook page. "We said TRY!"
Pinecone, an emaciated dog that came into RACC's care. Photos from her initial arrival. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)Pinecone, an emaciated dog that came into RACC's care. Photos from her initial arrival. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)Pinecone, an emaciated dog that came into RACC's care. Photos from her initial arrival. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)Pinecone, an emaciated dog that came into RACC's care. Photos from her initial arrival. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)Pinecone, an emaciated dog that came into RACC's care. Photos from her initial arrival. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)
In a post in a secondary Facebook group, a spokesperson for RACC added that "these aren't new wounds."
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As of early morning on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Pinecone is still trying her best to make it through this, according to RACC.
Pinecone, an emaciated dog that came into RACC's care. Photo from Monday, Dec. 16.(Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control)
"We do not know if she will make it but we are 48 hours in, she’s been holding her own and we are staying hopeful," RACC wrote. "She will require extensive repair and recovery."
If you would like to support the care of Pinecone and other animals like her, you can donate to RACC online.