An American Eskimo mix named Luke, who has suffered from severe injuries and neglect, is on the road to recovery, thanks to Friendship Animal Protective League, compassionate foster care and an outpouring of community support, after amassing an online following.
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Later, Luke was rehomed to a household with several unfixed female dogs in heat. This environment led to a fight among the female dogs, leaving Luke with extensive wounds, particularly to his face, which went untreated and became infected.The veterinary team prioritized treating his infection, performing surgery the next day to close the deep wound and insert a drain to help with healing. Luke was placed on antibiotics to fight the infection.
While Luke’s facial wound has mostly healed, his leg remains a concern. Friendship APL plans to have an X-ray done in the coming weeks, which they suspect will confirm the need for amputation. “Social media has played a really important role in animal welfare in general,” Dowdell said. “It helps not only us, but many animal welfare organizations, have a bigger reach. We really try to use it to help with our fundraising efforts.”After nearly two weeks in his foster home, Luke’s personality has started to shine. His foster mom reports that he enjoys playing in the snow and is becoming more confident and starting to come out of his shell.
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