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Extremely starved dog found confined to crate now in the care of BC SPCA

The BC SPCA’s North Cariboo branch is nursing a two-year-old pit bull terrier back to health after he was found extremely starved.

Luffy, was surrendered to a animal protection officer responding to a complaint about the dog’s living conditions and health. The animal protection officer found him confined to a crate in a dark basement with no visible food or water. He was extremely emaciated.

Photo supplied by North Cariboo SPCA.

“When Luffy came into the animal centre, we immediately brought him to an emergency vet,” said Kristen Sumner, manager of the BC SPCA’s North Cariboo animal centre.

“Luffy was so extremely starved, he could only be given food or water under a veterinarian’s care because of the risk to his brain and other organs.”

Sumner added he was in the emergency clinic for four days on IV fluids and was carefully administered calories in the form of a nutrient-dense paste via syringe. He was also treated for internal parasites.

Luffy’s refeeding plan is continuing at the animal centre under veterinary supervision. “He has slowly started gaining weight, but he has a long way to go,” she says. “Due to the scarcity of food in the home where he was living, we are also working with him on his resource guarding and to build his trust and confidence that there will always be food for him.”

The SPCA describes the dog as a gentle giant who adores people. “He loves his walks bundled up in a coat to protect him from the cold,” added Sumner.

“He shows so much desire to learn and is beyond food-motivated. We have been keeping his routine very consistent and he is finally relaxed enough to enjoy his comfy big bed instead of constantly worrying about getting another meal.”

Luffy will be available for adoption once he has reached his goal weight and has been neutered.

This case is currently under investigation. The BC SPCA will be recommending charges.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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