Emaciated dog found on Fort Lauderdale streets begins recovery

A severely emaciated 2-year-old dog found on the streets of Fort Lauderdale is recovering after she was brought to a local shelter and eventually placed in the care of Deer Run Animal Hospital. Tawny was found with her ribs and hip bones protruding. “She was pretty lethargic as well as laterally recumbent. So lying on her side, she couldn t even stand or barely lift her head,” veterinarian Dr. Sara Gangadin said. A lot has changed since a Good Samaritan first brought Tawny to the shelter, but she still has a tough road ahead. Tawny is finally eating again, but even something as simple as her next meal needs to be closely monitored. “If we start to feed these dogs too fast, they can develop neurological issues,” Gangadin said. I Heart Dog Rescue is helping coordinate Tawny s recovery, but the medical bills and continued care are adding up. “We are looking for a medical foster, medical foster meaning that they follow the schedule once she s ready to leave and follow