Manitoba rescue group seeks donations to help dog needing leg amputation
Bellamy, an 8-month-old shepherd mix, suffered injuries in a car accident at Chemawawin Cree Nation
Rescuers say he was just too precious to leave behind.
Volunteers with Manitoba Underdogs Rescue found Bellamy, an eight-month-old shepherd mix, while on a pet rescue mission at Chemawawin Cree Nation last week.
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"A lot of dogs were left behind when the community had to evacuate because of forest fires. We found Bellamy lying on a deck and wasn't able to get up to get food," said Lindsay Gillanders with Manitoba Underdogs Rescue.
"He wasn't able to put weight on his back leg and he was wincing in pain."
Gillanders believes Bellamy was hit by a car, crushing his pelvis, femur and knee as a result. Amputating his rear leg is the only option, she said.
Winrose Animal Hospital in Winnipeg has donated the cost of surgery, but another $500 is needed for medication.
Gillanders said the rescue group had made a decision to not take in any more dogs because it is already carrying $8.000 in vet bills from other canines.
However, she said they just couldn't leave Bellamy behind. He was the last dog they took in.
"He's absolutely adorable. He's great. Scruffy, a shepherd, smart as a whip, and so cuddly and loving. He licked one of the rescuers all the way home for the five-hour road trip," said Gillanders.
"We know dogs are incredibly resilient once the leg is gone. He will be running and playing and jumping like a healthy dog in no time."
Bellamy is currently staying in a foster home in St. Boniface. Volunteers with MUR hope to find him the home of his dreams once he recovers.
Donations to the registered charity can be made through Manitoba Underdogs Rescue's website.