
Animals are arriving with more complex needs and staying for longer which is why we need more help.
Hopefully you never have to see a dog with its rib cage and spine protruding. It’s heart breaking and something that should never occur. But severe emaciation was just the tip of the iceberg for Sarge and Ranger.
Almost every single bone in their bodies were visible . The way a skinny, starved dog who can barely lift their head looks at you, almost pleading for food, will break your heart every time.
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Sarge and Ranger
Animals are arriving with more complex needs and staying for longer which is why we need more help.

Mike
Mike arrived at our shelter with his left eye being nonfunctional, most likely from a genetic defect. He also had a slightly misaligned jaw.
Sari
Dogs arriving at our shelter often need extensive care, and Sari was no exception—her list of medical issues was challenging.
Finn
Finn was brought to RSPCA ACT in a shopping bag by a kind member of the public who found him. They originally thought the kitten was dead. He was missing the tip off his tail, had matted fur and showed no signs of life.