The puppy, now named Poppy, was found frightened, exhausted and shaking, the organization said. “This is a truly heartbreaking story,” Sam Sattar, director of the animal center, said in a statement. “One of our staff came into the animal center before opening to walk one of the dogs we care for and noticed movement in one of our planter boxes. When they went to check what it could be, they found Poppy.” In addition to being left out in the cold, Sattar said when they checked the security footage they saw someone get up in the middle of the night and put Poppy at the gate of the center. Story continues below ad He added that it was so sad to see Poppy trying to run after the car, which then stopped, grabbed Poppy again and put her in the planter box where she stayed for hours until she was found. “Unfortunately, this is not the first time a dog has been left at our animal center after hours,” Sattar said. “We want people to know that if they are no longer able to care for their pet, for whatever reason, they can bring it to a BC SPCA animal center during regular hours. We will be happy to take them under our care.” Poppy was found in a planter where she had been in the cold for hours. BC SPCA 1:05 BC SPCA centers are back to regular adoption hours When Poppy was examined by a vet, she was found to have scabies, a secondary skin infection, ear infections and was loaded with parasites. “The lymph nodes in her groin were so swollen that she underwent an X-ray to rule out masses and a possible hernia,” Sattar said. Current trend
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Story continues below ad She was given antibiotics and other treatments, and Sattar said she is now doing much better. She will be spayed when she is in better health and up for adoption when she is ready. Poppy is now in foster care while she recovers. BC SPCA “An amazing BC SPCA foster family took in Poppy,” said Sattar. “They have made sure he gets all the treatment and love he needs to recover.” Poppy has gained confidence in the foster home and loves people of all ages. However, she is very nervous and fearful around men, according to the BC SPCA. “Poppy started out very quiet and sad, but like most sick puppies, now that she is feeling better, her behavior has completely changed. She is super playful and full of energy, she hops and skips like a fawn,” added Sattar. Story continues below ad “She’s kind and sweet and a people pleaser – her foster family is in love with her.” If anyone wants to help Poppy and other animals in need at the BC SPCA, visit medical.spca.bc.ca. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
