VANCOUVER – Willow, the Siberian husky who was found wandering and starving in Maple Ridge in late January, is continuing to improve.
The BC SPCA shared an update from her foster family on Thursday, who say Willow’s health is continuing to be monitored and she is improving day by day.
In total she has gained 9.3 kilos since coming into their care.
When she was rescued she weighed only 15 kg, and should have weighed around 24 kg.
Willow, estimated to be between one and two years old, was brought to the Maple Ridge SPCA by a Good Samaritan on Jan. 31. She was found wandering near 256th and 128th Street.
“When she first came in she was unable to lie down due to abdominal pain caused by rocks and soil in her gastrointestinal tract. There were no food remnants in her stomach so we think she was eating gravel to try to stay alive.”
Willow is now learning her basic commands and knows ‘sit’ very well. She also loves going to the river, where she tries to go for a swim, no matter how cold the water.
Her foster mum has to coax her out with treats, so that she doesn’t get too wet and catch a cold.
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