Andrea Powell
Animal rescues and shelters often receive injured or sick animals with no explanations or background. This was the sad case with a blind Dalmatian who was named Perdita (which means “lost” in Spanish).
Her owner who surrendered her to the shelter did not provide any details, but due to Perdita’s condition it was obvious she was suffering. Her eyes were clearly damaged and a visit to the ophthalmologist confirmed that she is blind in both eyes.
Photo: Cantinho da Milu
One eye is completely damaged and at risk of an infection and the other has a glaucoma and high pressure. An X-ray was taken of her head to try and determine the cause of her blindness – and what they found was heartbreaking.
Perdita’s head is full of small bullets. The medical team believes she was a victim of a hunting accident and then surrendered to the shelter.
She will need to have both eyes removed to eliminate the pain before she can start to heal both physically and emotionally. She needs your help.
Photo: Cantinho da Milu
Greater Good Charities’ Emergency Animal Medical fund is helping with her medical bills with your continued support. The fund is a lifeline to animals like Perdita who arrive at shelters in need of emergency medical care.
Overcrowded shelters and rescues are struggling to feed the animals in their care and cannot afford medical care for sick and injured animals. That is where your donations help save lives.
Donate today to help Perdita get the treatment she needs to heal and go on to find a loving family. Every dollar helps!
