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7-month-old puppy suffers broken jaw after dog attack: BC SCPA

Despite the trauma he has experienced, Daryl is a "happy-go-lucky pup" who loves everyone.
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The BC SPCA is asking for donations in October 2021 for a seven-month-old puppy that suffered painful injuries from a "serious dog attack."

The BC SPCA is asking for donations for a seven-month-old puppy that suffered painful injuries from a "serious dog attack."

The young Shih Tzu-English Springer Spaniel cross suffered a broken jaw after being attacked by a larger dog, explains a news release. Following the attack, his owners surrendered him to the BC SPCA in Campbell River so that he could receive urgent medical treatment.

“Daryl’s broken jaw required plating, which cost $1,650,” says Stephanie Arkwright, manager of the BC SPCA in Campbell River. “His recovery is expected to take at least three or four more weeks.”

The BC SPCA notes that the owners of Petsecure Pet Health Insurance were touched by Daryl’s story and are matching up to $2,000 in donations toward medical care.

Despite the trauma he has experienced, Arkwright says Daryl is a "happy-go-lucky pup" who loves everyone.

“His foster family has nothing but positive things to say about him,” she explains. “Daryl still loves other dogs, he gets along with cats and children. He hasn’t let this incident slow him down – he is a wonderful little dog and will be an amazing candidate for adoption once healed.”

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Photo via BC SPCA

Arkwright adds that the BC SPCA is grateful to generous animal lovers who ensure that animals like Daryl get the emergency care they need.

Find out more information about Daryl and other animals in need online with the BC SPCA.