THURSDAY MORNING UPDATE

It's with very heavy hearts that we are sharing that we had to say goodbye to Cotton this morning. His little body couldn't fight any more and we made the decision to humanely euthanize him.

We are so grateful for how the community showed up and rallied around a dog they had never met, because you all agreed he deserved better. While this is not the ending any of us were ever anticipating, we are so thankful for the people involved in getting him care, ensuring he was not in pain, and sitting with him to provide comfort and support. One of the amazing volunteers who took care of him joined him for the final goodbye. He was sent with love and compassion 🌈.

We decided to gather his paw prints and ashes and will be delivering to Esther, the incredible neighbor, who loved him so much and was the one to seek help for him.

Run free sweet Cotton, you mattered.

WEDNESDAY MORNING UPDATE

This is now a touch and go critical situation for Cotton 😢. After vomiting, dry heaving, and not taking fluids, he went back to the ER and was sent home with anti-nausea meds. Unfortunately, within just hours, he took a turn.

The vet believes he has tetanus. His whole body went rigid, his jaw frozen.

He is back at the ER, with a feeding tube, constant fluids, and muscle relaxers. He was finally able to lie down, a positive sign the muscle relaxers are helping.

Send all your thoughts and prayer for this little guy who has endured so much already.

TUESDAY afternoon update

Cotton was given a thumbs up from the emergency vet yesterday. While he was shot by a bb gun, the pellet is too deep for surgery. He will likely recover from this just fine.

His pelvis has a bad fracture, but it has already started to heel. The injury was probably from 2-3 months ago! We will get him fully vaccinated, neutered and consult with an orthopedic specialist to recommend the path forward.

Given everything he's been through, he is still a super happy, spunky guy. He is a fighter! We are so hopeful for this guy to have a bright future ahead.

UPDATE Monday afternoon 🎉

Wow! Kind humans, you really showed up for Cotton. We have exceeded our initial goal and are awaiting final vet assessment and details on what's next.

Shot Dog in Visalia 😢

Meet Cotton.

His owner doesn’t want him anymore. Their neighbor saw him sadly on the porch for two days and found he'd been shot by someone for possibly attacking their chickens . Even after calling the police, who wouldn’t even come out - legally it's allowed to shoot a dog if defending their chickens - animal control won't respond.

His owners cannot afford the veterinary care. They didn't want to take him in, because she knew they would euthanize him. They have surrendered him and he is on his way to a vet in Fresno now.

Love's Legacy Rescue is stepping in to help get this dog the medical care needed, a safe place to recover and ultimately a new forever home.

We need help funding his medical care!

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Cotton - you mattered

Medical emergency for shot dog