Can you can help these pooches get the help they need?

Maxwell, Hot Lips and Bowes need your help

The three dogs, all in the care of the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre, have all needed special medical treatment

Maxwell is a three-year-old male German Shepherd-mix. The SPCA told NorthernLife.ca he was brought into the Animal Centre recently with a severely injured, and possibly broken, front leg.

After being examined by a veterinarian, it was found Maxwell’s leg was broken, or more specifically a carpal hypertension injury. He underwent orthopedic surgery to repair the break and is recovering. Maxwell does have to follow a veterinarian-recommended treatment plan that includes prescribed physiotherapy and exercise.

Maxwell isn’t the only pooch in the care of the SPCA that needs some help and some love.

In February, Hot Lips and Bowes were brought to the Sudbury & District Animal Centre through the Investigation department. Sadly, the owner was no longer able to care for these affectionate, loving dogs.

Bowes is a female, nine-year-old Maltese mix, while Hot Lips, also nine, is a female Miniature Pinscher mix.

Initially both of these girls were nervous, SPCA reports, but since being in their care have been progressing “in leaps and bounds.”

Unfortunately, both Bowes and Hot Lips need to have a dental prophylaxis — a procedure that involves oral assessment under general anesthesia, diagnosis and formulation of a treatment plan, and possible dental extraction.

In addition, Bowes will have further testing done on her right eye, and may require more medical treatment or medical intervention.

“The Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre is continually faced with situations of animals that are brought in that are in need of medical help and/or treatment,” said Rachelle Lamoureux, the Animal Centre manager. “We are asking for some financial support to help us continue the work we do, of helping animals in need and finding them forever homes.”

The SPCA is hoping animal lovers in the city can help it cover the cost of care for Maxwell, Hot Lips and Bowes by donating. Donations help the Animal Centre continue supporting and rescuing animals like these.

You can donate on the SPCA’s website here.

For more information, contact the local SPCA at (705) 566-9582 or by emailing [email protected].