Meet Sly – one of the pluckiest dogs you’re likely to see and a very good boy indeed.
Sly was found by a member of the public, emaciated, unable to stand and apparently left for dead in a park in Chester near Philadelphia.
An X-ray showed a rope toy was blocking the dog’s intestine, so the vets operated to remove it a few hours after he arrived.
Look who is eating! Can you spot the tail wag? ?
Posted by Providence Animal Center on Wednesday, April 25, 2018
SLY had a peaceful night with the ever-attentive Dr. Croce, but he’s struggling today. He’s not interested in his hourly…
Posted by Providence Animal Center on Thursday, April 26, 2018
But from there he slowly started to improve – wagging his tail, standing and eventually even taking a few steps.
SLY is standing for longer periods of time and more balanced as evidenced by his ability to stand and move that big,…
Posted by Providence Animal Center on Monday, April 30, 2018
One of our favorite moments of the day ? – Sly kissing his lifesaver, Humane Officer Ron Riggle, alongside his other lifesaver, Dr. Croce.
Posted by Providence Animal Center on Tuesday, May 1, 2018
On Wednesday, he shook his head for the first time – something he was previously too weak to do.
You can keep up with Sly’s recovery here.
