Charity bids sad goodbye to Ardara dog found in 'poorly condition'
Animals in Need Donegal part of bid to save emaciated dog named Bella
A Donegal animal charity said a heartbroken goodbye to a dog found in a “poorly condition” in Ardara that was unable to be saved and died.
The emaciated dog, which was named Bella once under care, was found at 60% of its bodyweight and was taken into care by Animals in Need Donegal and the Old Church Veterinary Hospital.
An online post published by Animals in Need Donegal said: “Goodbye sweet girl, we are so sorry that help came too late to save you.
“Your luck seemed to be turning when you were found by a kind lady and your initial bloodwork showed a glimmer of hope, but your body just couldn't fight anymore.”
The post continued: “How can this happen in modern Ireland? Surely we would all react if we saw a dog, any animal, in this condition? Thankfully, Bella was spotted and given help, but was she just dumped that day or had she been wandering alone for a long time?
“We prefer to think she was missing for a while -missing from a loving home, but where were the posters? Even if they aren't on social media, the vets would have been notified, calls to the county dog shelter would have been made, but NOTHING.
“No-one has come looking.
“No-one to say “Bella is part of my family”.
“But she was part of OUR family, the AIN family, and she was loved in the short time we knew her.
“She made a big impression on the staff at Old Church Vets, who made her last days comfortable, warm and full of love.
“We would like to thank Old Church Veterinary Hospital for the fantastic care they showed Bella in her last days.
“R.I.P. Bella, run free. You will NOT be forgotten.”