Monday, August 10, 2009

Trooper's Story



http://www.wusa9.com/video/default.aspx?aid=78174&storyid=89534
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0809/648310_video.html
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/Attacked-Dog-Recovering-After-Being-Thrown-Out-With-the-Trash-52912662.html
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/081009_dog_found_in_dumpster_survives

Humane Law Enforcement Officer Eve Russell brought a young pit bull into Friendship after responding to a call in Southeast DC on Friday afternoon. A resident of an apartment building was throwing her trash into a dumpster when she noticed a dog's head sticking out of a bag. The Washington Humane Society was immediately notified and Officer Russell arrived to investigate.

She found an approximately two year old dog covered in dirt and blood that had been duct taped in a black trash bag and thrown in the dumpster. Officer Russell was able to pull the dog out and quickly freed her from the garbage bag. She realized what critical condition the dog was in and rushed her to Friendship for emergency care. She was named Trooper by Officer Russell during admission to the hospital.

Upon arrival at Friendship we found her to be in shock, severely dehydrated and in a lot of pain. We started intravenous fluids and quickly administered pain medication. She suffered from multiple puncture wounds around her neck, head, and muzzle. Her most severe injury came from a large, very deep gash over her right eye that extended to the bone.

Once she was stable we sedated her to begin to fully assess her wounds and start treatment. The laceration above her eye was closed with multiple sutures as was a tear in her lip. The remainder of the abrasions were clipped and cleaned. She was started on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.

The next day Trooper was comfortable and eating very well. She continued to do well until Sunday evening when she spiked a fever and became lethargic. We added in another antibiotic to assess infection and are monitoring her very closely. She has such a severe amount of swelling around her right eye and muzzle her skin is starting to slough off.



All we can do now for Trooper is continue to monitor, treating with aggressive antibiotics and pain management. Despite everything she has been through she remains comfortable and continues to eat. You can view the links posted above for more coverage on Trooper.


The Washington Humane Society is offering a $1500 reward for anyone who has information leading to an arrest of the individuals who did this to Trooper.

9 comments:

  1. Well said and precisely accurate, doc. Thanks so much for coming in to help with all of this today, we really appreciate it!

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  2. I really wish I could just take this puppy home and love her to death!! She deserves it. I have two rescue pups as it is and I wish I could take them all home. I don't understand how someone could hurt an animal, her wagging her tail after all of the horrific things she went through is a miracle and says it all!

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  3. I hope they dusted the bag for prints.

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  4. How is Trooper today?? 8/14

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  5. I have a few cans of premium dog food. Can Trooper use this?

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  6. I take my cat to Friendship Hospital For Animals, and I am filled with pride and happiness to know that they are taking care of poor Trooper! I am so pleased to know what a great place Friendship is, and I know that if my cat ever needs emergency care, he'd get the same kind that Trooper is! THANK YOU!

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  7. Friendship, you guys are awesome for helping Trooper! I am disgusted at the fact that someone could do this to her! I will try to make the fundraiser tomorrow.

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  8. Sorry I cannot make the fund raiser but I will donate to Sophie's Fund. Somewhere in the Bible (maybe Proverbs) that man is known for how they care for their animals/beasts. Good job Friendship, you have always been there for me and my animals.

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  9. Trooper's will to survive this horrific abuse is encouraged by the love, care and comfort you ALL give her at Friendship. You have given her meaning to her life! She fights her battle just to see you another day. My prayers go out to all of you and Trooper for her continued healing process. The person who did this to her (AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!) your judgement day is coming!

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