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.
乌鸦传媒淭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乌鸦传媒檚 life,乌鸦传媒� said the Quesnel and District branch manager Colby O乌鸦传媒橣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 乌鸦传媒渦nimaginable pain乌鸦传媒� without any identification.
Dixie乌鸦传媒檚 medical costs are expected to be about $4,636, including physiotherapy, vaccinations, follow-up vet visits and medication.
乌鸦传媒淲e know that Dixie will make a fantastic family member for someone once recovered and feel honored to have been a part of her journey,乌鸦传媒� said O乌鸦传媒橣lynn. 乌鸦传媒淒espite what Dixie has been through with her injury, she continues to be her happy, affectionate, goofy self.乌鸦传媒�
To donate to Dixie乌鸦传媒檚 medical bills, please go to or visit the Quesnel branch at 1000 Carson Pit Road.
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