Photo: Courtesy of MSPCA-Angell
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The MSPCA Angell is accepting donations to help pay for surgery to save a young pup's leg.
Paloma, a nearly one-and-a-half-year-old pit bull mix, was taken to the MSPCA’s Boston Adoption Center on Thursday with serious injuries after being hit by a car.
Bellingham and Franklin Animal Control found her on Depot Street in Bellingham on Tuesday night after some people reported seeing her get hit by a car, said Mike Keiley, MSPCA-Angell director of adoption centers and programs.
The officers then brought Paloma to a local veterinarian who not only determined she had a broken leg, but that she recently had puppies.
Photo: Courtesy of MSPCA-Angell
“The [animal control] officers knew this dog needed more help than they could give her, so they called us,” Keiley said. “Right now, those resources are stretched to the limits with more than 100 dogs currently in our care, but we knew we needed to step up and help this special dog.”
Angell's orthopedic surgeons said they believe Paloma's leg can be saved, but it will be costly. The surgery is expected to cost at least $5,000. Those who want to help can donate here.
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While Paloma will not be able to be adopted until after surgery, those interested in adopting can visit Boston Adoption Center from Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
Photo: Courtesy of MSPCA-Angell
“Paloma is a remarkable example of how resilient dogs are,” Keiley said. “Despite what she’s been through, she’s happy and wagging her tail. We’re confident that she’ll be a perfect pet for the right adopters when she’s ready to find them.”
The MSPCA is holding special dog adoption events over the next few months to help find some dogs forever homes. The first event, Hot Fur Summer, will take place from June 12 to June 18 and will waive adoption fees for all large breed dogs aged one or older.
“In order for us to be able to continue helping local dogs like Paloma while also taking in dogs from overcrowded shelters in other parts of the country, it’s critical that we find homes for the dogs in our care.”
The MSPCA's goal is to find homes for 2,500 dogs by the fall.
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