Battered and Bruised Great Dane Puppy in the Care of the Ottawa Humane Society

April 13, 2022 — Last week, Scooby, an injured, nine-week-old great Dane puppy, was brought to the Ottawa Humane Society.

Scooby was yelping in pain when he arrived at the OHS. OHS staff examined the pup and found his jaw was red and swollen, but that wasn’t his only problem. X-rays revealed that he also had several broken ribs. The slightest movement or even simply breathing caused him a tremendous amount of pain.

Scooby is currently in the OHS’s critical care unit where he is healing through cage rest, and OHS veterinarians are closely monitoring his recovery.

“I can only imagine how much pain he is in,” said Dr. Shelley Hutchings, OHS Chief Veterinarian. “It’s hard to see a puppy, who should be bouncing around happy and excited, having to endure such pain.”

The OHS expects Scooby to remain in the critical care unit for several weeks. The total cost of his care is likely to be more than $2,500.

Anyone who would like to make a donation to help Scooby and animals like him can donate on the OHS’s website.

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Ottawa Humane Society
Stephen Smith, Manager: Communications
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