Today NBR received a call regarding a senior boxer who was in “bad shape”.  We have named him Zeus.  He was found yesterday on a rural highway by a person walking their dog.  He came up to them for help.  He was emaciated and his face was extremely swollen (she said he weighed approximately 40 lbs…he should be 70 lbs).  She offered him a treat and he fell over.  She picked him up and took him to an emergency clinic.  The doctor completed blood-work which was only slightly abnormal.  They did prescribe antibiotics and she took Zeus home since she did not have the funds to do extensive testing.  The harness Zeus was wearing was on so tight it took a half hour to remove it.

Unfortunately Zeus had several bad seizures throughout the night and was in much worse condition this morning.  She felt he was dieing and she did not know where else to turn.  Animal control was called but they told her they would probably “put him to sleep”.  At this point Zeus is unable to stand and his eyes were described as “floating in his head”.  He has not taken any water or food today.

We immediately made arrangements for Zeus to go to an animal hospital and he is now en-route.  We are anxiously awaiting the doctor’s call.  His prognosis looks grave but we thought he deserved every chance to recover.  NBR is committed to do whatever is possible to help this poor boy.