‘Severely emaciated' French bulldog rescued in North Charleston; microchip may have originated overseas
Leaders with the Charleston Animal Society said the French Bulldog, named Valentine, was found near the Alston Arms Apartments in the Midland Park neighborhood earlier this month.
They described his condition as 'dire' and said he was roughly 10 pounds underweight with his ribs, hips, and spine visible. Valentine was also covered in sores and scrapes, had 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.'
While a microchip was found in Valentine, Charleston Animal Society said it appears to have originated overseas and is not listed in the most common national and international databases, creating a unique challenge in identifying its owner.
'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,' officials stated.
Charleston Animal Society encourages anyone with information about the dog or his owners to come forward. You can reach out to the Animal Resource Center by emailing help@charlestonanimalsociety.org.
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