Trooper

On Thursday, July 8, Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue Fresno Chapter (CCLRR) received an urgent call from a Madera County Animal Control Officer regarding a 3 year old male Labrador Retriever that she picked up on Tuesday, July 6, with horrific injuries. The officer took pity upon him when she realized he was still alive and he lifted his sweet head to greet her with a painful look. Judging by his condition, the vet staff that is treating the Lab estimates that the dog was dragged from a moving vehicle and left for dead.

He literally has had the underside of his body, paws, knees, scrotum striped off in most places exposing muscle. “Trooper” as he is now called by his caretakers is currently stapled and bandaged together on a morphine patch for pain, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic medications. Because of the high dosage of antibiotics, Trooper has developed a yeast infection.

He is unable to stand and he must be is carried when transported to his every other day vet visits where he is sedated so that his bandages can be changed and wounds can be cleaned. This amazing dog is doing his best to beat the odds with the help of some supportive, caring individuals who are cheering him on. Trooper has an amazing will to live, and is responding to his treatment, but he has a long, painful, road ahead.

The Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue is willing to do what it takes to get Trooper the care that he needs. However, his medical expenses are going to be very high and the volunteer rescue group works off of donations. We are asking for help from the public to assist us with Trooper’s recovery and extensive treatment. Please, any amount would be helpful. Donations can be made directly at the Central California Labrador Retriever’s website www.cclabrescuecvc.org via PayPal or you may send your donation payable to: Trooper c/o CCLRR, PO Box 1484, Clovis CA 93613. Donations are tax deductible and the Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization.

In the meantime, the CCLRR is looking for the owners of Trooper and any information leading to who tortured this dog. Trooper was picked up in Madera County at the Madera Municipal Golf course (Ave 17 & Road 23 ½) on July 6th at 7:30 a.m. If you recognize this Lab or have any information, please contact the CCLRR at dogrescue@sti.net or call the Madera Control Office at 559-675-4275.

Eventually, Trooper will be available for adoption. Stay tuned for regular updates and photos of his progress.