Two baby animals will be spending their holidays recovering in a SPCA foster home after both surviving life-threatening situations.
“We rely solely on donations to cover our veterinary costs and we would be so grateful if anyone is able to help us offset the on-going medical costs for these two animals,” said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “While the SPCA Vancouver Hospital Trust Fund is helping with some of the costs, we’ve spent nearly $2,000 so far and we know there will be additional medical bills.”
‘Beans’ is a Yorkie pup who was rescued on November 22 after a couple called to say they had found a stray puppy at George Green Park in Burnaby.
“It was a stormy evening with freezing winds,” said Chortyk. “When Beans was found he was extremely sick, malnourished, and was suffering from hypothermia.”
He was rushed to a nearby medical clinic, where staff were able to raise his body temperature, treat him for dehydration and low blood pressure, and insert a shunt to administer medications and dextrose to maintain his blood-sugar levels. “His survival was touch-and-go for several weeks and he had to be force fed and given medications every two hours to prevent seizures,” says Chortyk.
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He is now gaining weight and getting stronger every day.
‘Binx’ is a kitten who was surrendered to the SPCA on October 18 by a Good Samaritan who witnessed the two-week-old kitten being dropped, stepped on, and mistreated by children in a neighbouring home. He was able to convince the owners to let him take the kitten and he then took him for medical treatment.
“Binx was so young that his eyes were barely open but he had already suffered extensive injuries, including head trauma and eye damage. He was also badly infested with fleas,” said Chortyk.
Binx did receive emergency treatment and had to wear a neck brace until he was strong enough to hold up his head.
Now nine weeks old, Binx has regained some of his motor coordination and is growing stronger, but still has ongoing issues with his eyesight. The BC SPCA has arranged an appointment with a veterinary eye specialist for the tiny kitten on Jan. 3 for follow up treatment.
Binx and Beans are both being fostered and the two little survivors are becoming fast friends as they continue their recovery.
“No animal should face such adversity, especially at such a young age,” said Chortyk. “We really want to see them both healthy and in permanent, loving homes as soon as possible.” She notes that both Binx and Beans will require more treatment before they are ready for adoption in the New Year.
If anyone is able to help with the ongoing medical costs for Binx and Beans and other animals in need, donations will be gratefully received online at spca.bc.ca/support, by calling the Burnaby SPCA Branch at 604-291-7201 or by dropping off or mailing your donation to the BC SPCA’s Burnaby Branch at 3202 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, V5B 3A6.
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