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A six-week-old puppy named Tuesday was in life-threatening danger after being rescued from the streets of East Boston late in the night on Monday, Dec. 5 by the MSPCA, as reported by Daily Voice.
Tuesday survived his emergency treatment and is now beginning the slow process to a full recovery, the MSPCA said. When first picked up from the streets of Boston the six-week-old puppy had a fever of over 103 degrees, tests showed no white blood cells.
After intensive supportive care, including a feeding tube and IV fluids, Tuesday's condition drastically improved and he is now expected to recover from his disease.
"The team at Angell has been working around the clock caring for him, and now we feel very confident he’ll make it,” said Mike Keiley, director of adoption centers and programs at the MSPCA-Angell.
Parvo is a highly contagious, deadly virus that can be spread through direct dog-to-dog contact or contact with contaminated feces, environments, objects, or people, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Puppies younger than four months old are the most susceptible to the virus.
While Parvo is always fatal without treatment, it can be completely avoided by vaccination. Tuesday was likely not vaccinated, but will receive a full round of shots before he wags his way into a new home.
Tuesday was able to be discharged from the hospital and was moved to foster care, where he will spend between two and three weeks. The recovering pup with a heartwarming tale has garnered interest from multiple potential adopters, according to shelter staff.
Before he goes to his "fur-ever" home, Tuesday will receive continued treatment, which is expected to cost about $5,000. People are encouraged to donate to offset the costs of Tuesday's medical attention.
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