Eve
On Monday, a BARCS volunteer found 4-month-old Eve left outside by the main shelter gates in critical condition. Little Eve was weak and scared, and the volunteer immediately brought her into the shelter to receive medical care.
Her examination revealed that Eve was emaciated, dehydrated, lethargic and hypothermic. She was covered in urine, feces and motor oil, and her fur was patchy with areas of hair loss, scabbing and sores. Weighing just 13 pounds, her skull, spine, and ribs were painfully visible beneath her skin. Clearly, this sweet girl had been neglected for quite some time.
Eve was placed on heat support right away while she awaited transport to a 24-hour emergency hospital for further evaluation, care and monitoring. We had hoped that she would be able to return to the shelter yesterday, but after her first night at the E.R. it was determined that she would need additional treatments and fluids until she was stable.
This morning, Eve is still at the hospital receiving round-the-clock care, though she is showing signs of improvement. Despite everything she has endured, baby Eve was sweet and trusting with our staff and volunteers, and the hospital staff report that she is a lovebug. She gazes up at her heroes with the biggest puppy-dog eyes and even gives the smallest of tail wags. We are hopeful that she will continue to make progress and can soon romp around and play like a puppy should.
BARCS is seeking donations for Eve to our Franky Fund, which is a restricted fund that saves the lives of animals with extraordinary medical needs and emergencies. It is a lifeline for the injured, sick and abused animals in Baltimore City. We can only spend as much as we raise and it is separate from our General Fund. Here at BARCS, we meet 11,000-12,000 animals each year that need us. Many like Eve need specialized care before they are ready to find loving homes of their own.
With your help, we can give vulnerable, innocent animals like Eve a second chance at life. If you're able to assist, please consider making a donation. 100% of your donation goes directly to medical care.
Donate now and give the gift of health and life. BARCS’ Franky Fund cares for nearly 900 animals each year with extraordinary medical needs. The costs to save their lives is outside of our annual budget, and so the Franky Fund relies completely on private donations. 100% of your gift today will help the animals listed below and others like them.
If you have more questions about the Franky Fund or donating, please email give@BARCS.org.