Doctors, Animal Rescue Encouraged by Sodomized Dog's Recovery
NEWARK, N.J (1010 WINS) -- Associated Humane Societies of Newark announced that the puppy who was sodomized in Newark last week has made great strides in her recovery.
According to AHS worker Debbie Beyfuss the puppy's doctor, Dr. Kate Palmer at Garden State Veterinary Specialists, said that the dog is eating small amounts of food and is no longer bleeding. Palmer said the puppy will soon be switched from receiving IV medication to oral medication, and will remain at the hospital so that medical staff can monitor her eating and digestion habits.
Palmer reported the canine even engaged in the typical dog behavior of trying to chew her IV feeding tube, a good sign considering the dog came in to the hospital totally listless and near death, and could barely stand up a week ago.
The puppy was named "Kate" by AHS in honor of her doctor.
Beyfuss told 1010wins.com "Kate" is quiet, but has been very receptive to people. She added that the puppy will be transferred to AHS' medical facility in Newark from the hospital in a few days to finish off any medications prescribed to her including a de-worming medication commonly given to puppies.
The dog was found on Jan. 16 in a hallway of a housing complex at 123 Seth Boyden Terrace in Newark, where police believe the assault took place. Beyfuss said the puppy was "sort of a neighborhood dog, and went from person to person and was fed by everyone in the projects."
Numerous offers to adopt the abused puppy were received by AHS, who will administer all the necessary vaccines and heartworm tests before she is adopted. But both AHS and her doctor remained encouraged by "Kate"'s status.
"Kate" is pictured above upon arrival to the hospital on Jan. 16; photo courtesy of AHS - Newark.
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