Harry's Story

"Heartbreaking." That is the word our staff used to describe the condition of a stray Shih Tzu/poodle mix who was brought to Lollypop Farm last year.

Named "Harry," this poor dog was so matted and dirty that our veterinary clinic could not initially determine his condition. Once the mats were shaved, we discovered that his front leg was deformed, and the bone and tendons were exposed on one of his back legs. The open wound was putrid-smelling and severely infected, and most likely incredibly painful.

Lollypop Farm veterinarian Dr. Cristina Cadavieco knew that Harry had a survivor's spirit, and she committed to his rehabilitation, even though treatment would involve months of care with daily bandage changes.

A sweet dog who was patient with his treatments, Harry was kept comfortable in the veterinary clinic—but his future was still far from certain.

Watch our video about Harry to see how he fared.

You can save the lives of pets in critical need of veterinary care with a donation to the Emergency Veterinary Assistance and Reward Fund at http://www.lollypop.org/vetfund

***Clip from 2011 Lollypop Farm Telethon. Video by Video Hound Productions.***

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