A severely emaciated French Bulldog was recently rescued in North Charleston, and Charleston Animal Society is asking the public for help in identifying his owner.
The dog, now named Valentine, was discovered near the Alston Arms Apartments in the Midland Park neighborhood of North Charleston and brought into Charleston Animal Society on February 3rd. His condition was dire—he was about 10 pounds underweight, with his ribs, spine, and hips clearly visible. In addition to severe emaciation and anemia, Valentine was covered in sores and scrapes across his hindquarters and tail, missing patches of fur, and appeared to have endured multiple untreated ear infections.
"Despite the trauma he has suffered, Valentine remains incredibly friendly and affectionate," said Charleston Animal Society Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Aldwin Roman, CAWA. "We named him Valentine, because even in the face of hardship, he still has a big heart."
MYSTERIOUS MICROCHIP
A microchip was found in Valentine; however, it appears to have originated from overseas and, mysteriously, is not listed in the most common national and international databases. This presents a unique challenge in identifying his previous owner and understanding how he ended up in such bad shape.
Valentine still has a long road to recovery, but thanks to the dedicated efforts of Charleston Animal Society’s American Animal Hospital Association accredited veterinary team, he is receiving daily care to help him regain a healthy weight and heal from his injuries.
Charleston Animal Society is urging anyone with information about Valentine or his previous owner to come forward. If you recognize Valentine or have any details about his past, please reach out to the Animal Resource Center at help@charlestonanimalsociety.
Additionally, those wishing to support the lifesaving work of Charleston Animal Society and help dogs like Valentine can participate in fundraisers such as the Hank and Laurel Greer Lifesaving Car Raffle. For more information on how you can make a difference, visit CharlestonAnimalSociety.org.
