JACKSON – The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi is asking for donations to help treat a dog the rescue says was poisoned and had a BB lodged near his heart.
Two rescuers picked up the dog after someone reported finding him in distress, the organization said in a Facebook post. They initially thought he had been hit by a car, but the rescue said a veterinary evaluation found he was suffering from poisoning and had a BB near his heart.
The dog was receiving treatment at Northside Veterinary Clinic in Jackson and had been sedated to manage his pain, the rescue said. His prognosis was uncertain when the organization posted the update.
The rescue said it had recently stopped taking in new animals but made an exception because of the dog’s condition. It is seeking help with his veterinary bills as well as the cost of caring for animals already at the shelter…