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According to the ASPCA an animal is beaten or abused every 10 seconds. As a reminder that we all can help combat such injustice, April is designated National Prevention of Animal Cruelty month.
Cruelty and animal abuse, however, takes place year round. You’ve all seen the “sensational” cruelty cases on the news, but unfortunately cruelty happens more often than you would think, and it happens in our own neighborhoods. At the shelter, we regularly see the sad results—of both emotional and physical cruelty.
Bunny deserves better …
7-week-old Bunny was found nearly lifeless by some good Samaritans and brought to the shelter. Both of her eyes were extremely bloodshot. Upon further inspection, we found that her pupils did not react to light. This means that little Bunny is nearly blind.
According to our vet friends at Dearborn Veterinary Hospital, such radical hemorrhaging indicates that Bunny was probably strangled.
Treatment: Bunny is on oral and topical steroid drops. She is also in foster care until we have medical clearance that she is ready for adoption.
Diagnosis: Her retinas are attached so there is a guarded possibility that Bunny will recover part of her vision
Bunny Update: Check out her video to watch this tiny survivor in action!
From Bunny’s foster mom: This little girl is so sweet and is feeling better every day. Bunny is a joy to have around and her personality continues to grow. She is a very cuddly puppy, and is quiet and curious. She loves playing with our golden retriever, sleeps through the night, and is well on her way to being house trained. Bunny will make a wonderful addition to any family!
