Resilient pups Pugsley and Wednesday embark on a road to recovery with the Brant County SPCA

MEDIA RELEASE - Two emaciated 5-month-old puppies found themselves at the Brant County SPCA after being abandoned on the side of the road Evident from their appearance, it was clear to shelter staff that they were in desperate need of help With 0% body fat and the weather so unpredictable, it’s uncertain how much longer they would have lasted if they were not brought into the shelter.

Currently, the pups, named Pugsley and Wednesday, are being monitored by a veterinarian along with SPCA staff to make sure they are progressing forward in their journey. The two siblings are estimated to be around 5 months old but weigh roughly half of what they should at that age, with Pugsley at 15 lbs and Wednesday at only 10lbs.

The Brant County SPCA depends on community support to generate the much-needed funds to ensure Pugsley and Wednesday will receive the care they require to ensure them a healthy and bright future.

“Right now, the biggest thing is keeping them warm and introducing a slow and steady refeeding program” Director of Animal Care, Nadine Dwinnell commented. “So far we are happy with their progress, but it will be a long road ahead ”

The Brant County SPCA would like to remind the public of their emergency pet food service that supplies community members in need with bagged food for their cats or dogs. Participants are able to access this service once a month and can call the shelter at 519-7566620 for more information. Programs like these are put in place so that no animal has to find themselves in the same situation as Pugsley and Wednesday.

If you would like to donate to assist Pugsley, Wednesday and all the animals of the Brant County SPCA, please consider making a donation at 539 Mohawk Street or contributing online at https://www.brantcountyspca.com/ donate/

The Brant SPCA took in two pups recently after they were found abandoned on the side of the road. They were malnourished but are being nursed back to good health. The two siblings, named Pugsley and Wednesday, are going through a slow feeding program to bring them back up to ideal weight. The SPCA is asking for donations to help cover costs associated with their care. You can donate here.