Wheaton terrier mix left to starve seeks new loving home

Bernadette, an eight-month-old Wheaton terrier mix, arrived at the Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, Kansas in a state that can only be described as heartbreaking. Emaciated and neglected, Bernadette weighed a mere 17 pounds, her hip bones jutting out painfully beneath her thin fur. Her coat, once a vibrant mix of colors, was now matted and filthy, tangled with globs of urine and feces that spoke volumes of the neglect she had endured. This poor pup had been left abandoned in a crate for nearly a month, slowly starving with no hope of escape. The most shocking aspect of her story? Her family simply “forgot” about her.

Wheaton terrier mix left to starve seeks new loving home

Staff rush to help bernadette

Upon her arrival at the shelter, Bernadette was immediately met with the compassion and care she so desperately needed. The staff at the Great Plains SPCA, shaken by her condition, sprang into action, determined to help Bernadette regain her health and well-being. They gently bathed her, removing the layers of filth that had accumulated on her fur, and provided her with nutritious meals to help her regain her lost weight. As they tended to her physical needs, they couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of sadness and anger at the cruelty she had endured.

Bernadette: A gentle soul in need of a second chance

Despite the horrific circumstances that had brought her to the shelter, Bernadette’s spirit remained unbroken. In spite of the neglect and suffering she had experienced, she showed nothing but gentleness and affection towards the staff who cared for her. Her tail wagged tentatively, her eyes filled with a glimmer of hope amidst the pain. It was clear that Bernadette, despite her ordeal, was a loving and resilient soul who simply craved a second chance at life.

Help needed: Donations desperately needed

The Great Plains SPCA is currently seeking donations to help animals like Bernadette. Their Lend A Paw Donation Drive aims to raise $380,000, and they are currently 46% towards their goal. These donations are vital to provide care for abandoned and neglected animals like Bernadette. Without your support, these vulnerable creatures would have nowhere to turn.

Your contribution can make a difference

Every donation, no matter how small, can make a world of difference in the lives of animals like Bernadette. Your generosity can provide them with the medical care, food, and shelter they need to heal and thrive. It can give them the love and attention they deserve, after enduring such neglect and suffering.

Please consider donating to the Great Plains SPCA today and help Bernadette and countless other animals get the second chance they deserve. Together, we can make a difference in their lives and create a world where no animal is ever forgotten or left to suffer.

How you can help

• Donate: Visit the Great Plains SPCA website or make a donation directly through their Lend A Paw Donation Drive.

• Spread the Word: Share Bernadette’s story with your friends, family, and social media networks. The more people who know about her plight, the more likely we are to find her a loving home and secure the donations she needs to recover.

• Volunteer: If you have time and compassion to spare, consider volunteering at the Great Plains SPCA. You can help with a variety of tasks, from walking dogs and cleaning cages to socializing animals and providing them with love and attention.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of animals like Bernadette. Your support can help them overcome their past and find the love and happiness they deserve.