Sadly we see many animals at the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation that are victims of abuse and neglect. Through the animal welfare organizations that we help to support financially or with the dogs that we rescue through our internal group the Heigl Hounds Of Hope, we strive to help all pets that have suffered as a result of human cruelty, indifference and ignorance.
A particularly harrowing tale of neglect surfaced this week, when the Foundation received an urgent plea from kennel staff at the Baldwin Park Shelter in Los Angeles who were desperate to ensure that Grace, a five year old Pit Bull stray found on the streets, would not be left to die alone after a life of suffering.
When our staff arrived at the shelter, Grace was exhausted and very sick. A veterinary exam revealed that her teeth had been filed down, her ears hand cropped and her emaciated body was covered in scrapes and scars.
Our only hope is that she will be able to survive the stray holding period so that we can start the long process of nursing her back to health.
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This is horrible, people are so cruel it makes me sick! Hope this poor dog will be okay, praying for her! Btw you guys are doing an amazing job !
It was nice to know that there is an amazing organization like this helping these poor animals, keep it up. anyways i’m a big fan of katie heigl
I am praying for this poor, sad soul, sadly I advocate and cross post animals and this is something I see quite often, I will never understand the compete disregard and emotion people have toward those dependent on us. Thank you for all you do, people will make fun of you, insult you, harass you about loving animals when this, that and other is going on. Without us, there will be no more them; never give up and always stand up for what right, even if you are standing alone!
Please tell us how Grace is doing.
Hi Dee,
We have just posted an update on Grace’s condition.
I hope the person who did this sees these photos and realizes how big of an A HOLE they are. They should not have a life on this earth.
I’m glad that this foundation has the ability to save a puppy like this and reach out to the public for help. Best to Grace and best to your foundation. I’ll continue to support.
This treatment of dogs in the fur trade is horrifying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-jh7Obgghk