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An adorable puppy was discovered suffering from heat exhaustion in San Antonio, Texas, a few days ago. According to San Antonio Pets Alive, the five-month-old pup, dubbed Bonnie, was the victim of abuse. The animal welfare agency explains:
“Bonnie was discovered outside in the sweltering heat with her mouth completely taped shut! Because of the lack of blood flow, her nose and mouth are pale and swollen. She has scarring and blood from the tightly bound tape, as well as missing hair. She was also covered in dirt and feces when she came into our care.”
Adding:
“A monster abandoned her when she was about five months old and weighed only SIX pounds. In that horrible situation, she couldn’t drink, eat, pant, clean herself, or breathe properly. Skin and bones can be found beneath her fur.”
Bonnie’s condition was updated on Facebook by the shelter on Monday, with the shelter writing:
“We are still deciding on the best course of action for her care. Her vitals are normal, but she is still unable to stand. She’s discovering new things and getting lots of cuddles. She adores her stuffed dinosaur.”
Bonnie is not currently available for adoption. According to the agency:
“We have no doubt that once she regains her health and becomes available for adoption, she will be matched with a loving family. She has a long way to go before she is ready for her forever family.”
The organization encourages anyone interested in adopting to think about one of the other homeless pets in need:
“Know that by adopting or fostering, you are saving two lives: your new baby and kennel space for us to save more. We desperately need the room to save more urgent and precious lives. They have nowhere to go without more room.”
