01/07/2026
UPDATE: 🐕❤️🩹The Pine Square dog is now under treatment at ACV.
On Sunday evening, HASS was alerted to a Facebook post about a dog lying motionless near Pine Square. It was believed she had been the victim of a hit-and-run, with the impact thought to have been directly over her abdomen.
Adding to the urgency, we were informed that someone had reportedly complained to the council about the injured dog. What is wrong with this kind of so-called human? The dog is injured and you still want it culled?? 🤬
What happened next reminds us that compassion still exists. It’s a Sunday evening yet within minutes, everyone was on the phone mobilising the emergency.
Three women, Anna, Coral and JLyn - 3 strangers to one another, ordinary members of the public rather than seasoned rescuers independently went into rescue mode. One contacted Greg, the head of Pawsitive Vibes, who in turn reached out to our HASS team for additional support. Sometimes, rescue comes from ordinary people who make it a point to step up when others do not.
ACV Clinic was then alerted to prepare for an emergency admission. Upon arrival, she was found to be bleeding profusely from her va**na and showing signs of severe internal trauma. She was immediately placed on intravenous fluids and given antibiotics, Vitamin K and Balamin.
Today’s X-rays and blood tests paint a worrying picture.
Her prognosis is guarded. The impact appears to have caused extensive injuries involving multiple organs. She is suffering from internal abdominal bleeding, an enlarged bladder and spleen, kidney injuries and spinal trauma. Blood tests also revealed a blood parasite infection.
For now, the priority is complete immobilisation, pain management and supportive treatment while the veterinary team monitors her body’s healing process.
TRUDY as she is named, has a difficult battle ahead.
We would like to thank the three lady Good Samaritans and Gary, Dr Davies and Dr Rangga of ACV who responded without hesitation.
We will continue to update everyone as her condition evolves. Please keep this brave girl in your thoughts. ❤️
