Help Save Julia - Barks of Hope

URGENT! We need your help! This little lady has been beaten mercilessly by her owner. Unfortunately, this abuse was not filmed and witnesses are afraid to make a report to the police. We were told that he beat her with a metal pipe until she could no longer stand. This dog is only 20 pounds and is so gentle! Our hands are tied and there is nothing we can do, other than make sure she is NEVER returned to the monster that did this. She is in serious condition and is unable to walk. Presently, the vet is not sure exactly what the extent of the damage is, but is hoping that her inability to walk is caused by swelling and inflammation that will eventually subside. She is currently on IV antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and pain medication. Sadly, she has also tested positive for heart worm. We have spoken to neighbors and they report that this pup has been struggling for a couple of years, having had at least 3 litters of puppies, and never receiving adequate care. Apparently, they have spoken with her owner over the years about having her spayed but he was not interested in doing the right thing for this sweet pup. Her medical bills are more than we can handle right now. Our coffers are drained and we do not have the funds we need to make sure this pup receives the care she needs. 

UPDATE! Our little lady, whom we have named "Julia", is still in bad shape. We hope to find out more when the vet opens on Monday. A tiny bit of positive news is that she was able to urinate on her own. Although she still cannot stand, she was able to drain her bladder, rather than be catheterized. We are hoping that this could indicate a "waking up" of her little body. We want to give a sincere thank you to all the folks that have donated to Julia's care, so far! ❤ We are not giving up on her.