"Holly," a starved pit bull seized by Alachua County Animal Services, was seen the week before Christmas by veterinarians with UF’s Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program. Holly received life-saving care requiring multiple blood transfusions by Maddie's Shelter Medicine Resident Dr. Laura Andersen and Dr. Carsten Bandt in the UF Veterinary Medical Center's ICU. Forensic veterinarian Dr. Melinda Merck assisted in documenting the dog’s condition for the ongoing cruelty investigation.
The costs of Holly’s emergency care totaled nearly $1,000 and was made possible by a grant from college graduate Dr. Paula Kislak’s family foundation to Dr. Natalie Isaza’s Merial Shelter Medicine Clerkship.
UF Veterinary Medicine's expertise in shelter and forensic medicine enhances our collaboration with Alachua County Animal Services and local law enforcement to raise awareness about animal cruelty and to assist in forensic investigations.
For dogs like Holly, shelter medicine veterinarians provide more than treatment of the physical condition; they read the stories told by the injuries and give voice to these animal victims of abuse and neglect.
Update: Holly is Looking for a New Home! See the story on WCJB-TV20.
For more information or to inquire about adopting Holly, call (352)273-8721.
See the story on WCJB-TV20. |
