Stray Rescue of St. Louis has updated supporters and followers about a young dog found lying next to a woman’s car earlier in the week. A Good Samaritan found him, and at first glance thought the puppy had died because he wasn’t moving. His leash and his collar were lying next to him. Then she saw him take a breath and rushed into her home, grabbed some blankets and towels and wrapped him up; then driving him to the rescue organization for emergency life-saving help.
When he arrived, he was cold, and veterinarians were not able to get a temperature reading. He was matted and emaciated. Rescuers named him Strawberry Mochi and the medical staff kept close watch on their latest patient.
On Saturday, Strawberry Mochi’s prognosis looked more promising. He is now able to hold his head up and is much more alert.
He appears to have an autoimmune disease called IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia) that causes his body to attack his own red blood cells. So he had a combination of things going on; extreme emaciation plus IMHA. That is why he was in such bad shape when he came in. He” be gaining weight slowly and will be on steroids and should hopefully continue to improve. We’ll keep everyone updated on his healing journey.
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Check out the pup’s latest video. This little guy is winning hearts and is such a fighter.
https://www.facebook.com/StrayRescue/videos/1116927975882143
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