Emaciated Poodle With Acid Burns Found Unresponsive In Field Has Long Road To Recovery
Life didn’t give her an easy beginning. In fact, there were times when we weren’t sure she’d make it at all. But through sheer resilience and a quiet will to survive, she kept fighting—proving that even the most fragile beginnings can lead to incredible stories.
The 6-month-old poodle mix was found unresponsive and in critical condition abandoned in a field. She was rescued just in time and arrived at Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs emaciated with infected wounds and acid burns covering her tiny body from color dye spread across her fur coat.
Weak, trembling, and barely hanging on, the fragile little pup was clearly in distress—both physically and emotionally. Terrified and exhausted, she needed urgent medical attention to survive. Without hesitation, she was rushed to the animal hospital, where a dedicated team immediately began life-saving treatment. She was given IV fluids to rehydrate her fragile body, and slowly introduced to a nourishing, high-quality diet to help her regain strength and begin the long road to recovery.
It will take many months for sweet Junie to recover. She is learning that not all humans are bad and is the definition of resilient. The shelter contacted Greater Good Charities’ Emergency Animal Medical fund to help cover her ongoing medical bills.
Every day sick and injured animals arrive at shelters, and most are already at capacity. They cannot turn them away, but their limited budgets make it difficult to provide the medical care they need. That is why the Emergency Animal Medical fund was started to help save their lives.
Junie will be showered with love and kindness and get a second chance at love, with your support. The shelter shared with us, “She continued to fight, as her desire to survive grew. She truly is a miracle.”
Pets receiving critical care facilitated by an Emergency Animal Medical grant may not be eligible for adoption until they have completed their course of treatment. If you would like to inquire about adoption of a specific animal, we strongly encourage you to visit the shelter’s specific website first as that is often the most up to date place to learn about available pets and review the adoption policies and process.
