Five severely malnourished greyhounds arrived in Leawood Sunday after being removed from an Oklahoma property, beginning what rescuers expect will be a long rehabilitation. The dogs were so fragile that veterinary staff had to monitor their blood sugar before they could safely begin rebuilding their strength.
According to KMBC, Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets drove about five hours to help after learning that several dozen greyhounds were living in deplorable conditions. Rescuers believe the dogs had been neglected for an unknown length of time and may have come from a breeding operation.
The five dogs are recovering from a grim list of problems, including ticks, fleas, anemia, skin infections, minor injuries and extreme malnourishment. Volunteers gave each dog a bath and began offering small portions of food, while the greyhounds responded positively to the attention despite everything they had endured.
Recovery Will Depend On Slow Feeding And Constant Care
At an emergency veterinary facility, the dogs showed unstable blood sugar, making the early stages of treatment especially delicate. KMBC reported that KC REGAP plans to focus first on nutrition, veterinary treatment and human interaction before beginning the spay-and-neuter process…