Lyra’s Rescue Story
Lyra
Before
One of the worst cases we have ever rescued, Lyra was surrendered by her owner when a passerby saw her condition and forced the owner to call us. Lyra came to us in a collapsed state, unconscious and barely breathing. Her body temperature was low and her glucose levels were not registering on the machine when she was rushed in.
The first 6 – 12 hours was spent warming her up and keeping her breathing. When she finally woke up we found that she could not walk. After a blood transfusion, offering her soup and hand feeding her small amounts 10 times a day, Lyra stood up for the first time about 6 days after she was rescued. From there on this determined little girl did her best to get better, walking, eating and taking her medication willingly.
After
Despite all our work, Lyra’s body had been so broken down and weakened that there was some permanent damage to her body – she has a partially collapsed trachea, constant skin issues and a weak immune system. Once healthier, she was transferred to The Little Island Sanctuary where she lives her days with her other rescue friends under the watchful eye of our founder who manages her multiple medical issues daily.