6-Week-Old Puppy Rescued From Boston Streets Getting Life-Saving Treatment

A six-week-old puppy battling a potentially fatal disease is getting life-saving treatment after it was rescued off the streets of Boston, officials said.

Tuesday was found roaming the streets of East Boston the night of Giving Tuesday.
Photo Credit: *MSPCA-Angell*

Tuesday is in the intensive care ward at Angell where his treatment is ongoing.

Photo Credit: MSPCA-Angell

David Cifarelli

11/29/2022 1:05 p.m.

Appropriately named Tuesday, the puppy was found roaming around East Boston on the night of Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, the MSPCA-Angell reports.

After taking him into their care, the agency diagnosed Tuesday with a virus that attacks rapidly developing cells in puppies known as Parvovirus. The disease is fatal if left untreated but can be avoided with proper vaccination, the MSPCA said.

“Tuesday was very likely not vaccinated against parvo,” said Mike Keiley, director of adoption centers and programs at the MSPCA-Angell. “We are pulling out all the stops to get him well and assuming he recovers."

Tuesday is now in the intensive care unit where he will remain until deemed eligible for adoption. People can get updates on Tuesday by following the MSPCA on Twitter or Instagram.

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