A sad update on Dolly the dog: MSPCA announces euthanization after medical setback

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Local Dog's Desperate Plea for Help Ends in Tragic Euthanasia, MSPCA Says

A heartbreaking case of animal abuse has taken a devastating turn as Dolly, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix, was put down by her medical team after suffering from severe emaciation. The dog, found nearly starved to death in Lexington last week, had been receiving intensive care at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston since Saturday.

Despite initial hopes for recovery, veterinarians were left heartbroken when Dolly experienced a medical emergency on Thursday night that left her dependent on oxygen. With concerns growing about her long-term prognosis, the medical team made the difficult decision to euthanize the dog.

Dolly's condition was dire from the start. Found nearly 50 pounds underweight and too weak to stand up, she scored the lowest possible body weight score on the scale, indicating extreme emaciation before passing out. In addition to her severe emaciation, veterinarians also discovered a gastrointestinal bleed that required a blood transfusion, wounds on her feet and tail, and other health issues.

The MSPCA-Angell is now working with law enforcement and urging the public for help in identifying Dolly's owner. Mike Keiley, vice president of the Animal Protection Division, described the dog as "unbelievably thin" and too weak to stand up when she was brought into their care.

As a small memorial, the MSPCA has placed Dolly's paw print on their Boston office floor. Despite her tragic end, Dolly made a huge impact on the staff at Angell Animal Medical Center.

Anyone with information about Dolly or her owner is asked to contact the MSPCA at 617-522-6008 or 800-628-5808, or submit a tip online at mspca.org/tip.
 
just heard about dolly and it's literally heartbreaking 🐕😢 she was only 2 yrs old and already starved to death, it's just not fair... whoever did this needs to be caught ASAP, but even knowing that's not gonna bring her back 😔 my heart goes out to the staff at angell animal medical center who had to deal with all that, they must've been really stressed out too 🤕
 
🐶😩 this is just another harsh reminder that we've failed our furry friends in ways we can't even imagine... i mean, think about it, these creatures are dependent on us for everything and yet they get discarded like trash when their 'use' has expired 🤯. what's the point of progress if we're still treating animals like commodities? shouldn't we be working towards a world where no animal suffers at the hands of neglect or abuse? 🌎💔
 
man this case is just so heartbreaking 🤕 it's crazy to think that a poor pup like Dolly went through so much pain and suffering just to be left alone in the world without anyone to care for her...it raises so many questions about why people do these things and whether we can ever truly say we're doing enough to prevent animal abuse in this country 🤔 it's not just about punishing the owner, but also about understanding what drives someone to abandon their pet like that, is it?
 
omg this poor dog 🐶😔 i cant even think about dolly right now... its just heartbreaking to think that someone would do this to another living being... like what kind of person leaves their dog in such condition? 🤯 and the fact that they didnt get her help till it was too late is just devastating... my heart goes out to the staff at Angell Animal Medical Center, they did everything they could for dolly 😭
 
omg i'm so sad for that poor dog 🐾😔 she looked like she was barely holding on and it's just heartbreaking that she passed away... what's wrong with people who do this to animals though? 🤔 like, is it really that hard to take care of a pet? anyway, i wonder if the investigators can find out who did this to her and make them pay... 💔
 
I just can't believe what happened to poor Dolly 🐾😭. I mean, someone should get some serious help and care for that dog if they're gonna leave her like that... 50 pounds underweight and too weak to stand up? It's just heartbreaking thinking about it 🤕. And the fact that she even had to go through all that trauma because of her owner's neglect is just devastating 😔. The MSPCA did their best to save her, but sometimes these cases are just too far gone... Still, I hope whoever finds out who done this will face some consequences, you know? The community should come together to support animal welfare initiatives and make sure something like this never happens again 🙏.
 
Man, this is just heartbreaking 🐾😔. I mean, you can see how thin she was from the pics and videos. You gotta feel for that poor pup. It's crazy how animal abuse cases can go from bad to worse so fast. And it's just devastating that they couldn't save her. Like, what could've been done differently? Wasn't there any way to get her some serious help before she ended up like this?

I don't know, man... maybe we should be talking about how we can prevent cases like this from happening in the first place? Maybe there are ways for pet owners to check in on each other more often or something. I don't have any answers, but it's definitely giving me pause for thought 🤔.

Anyway, my condolences to Dolly and her family 🐾❤️. May she rest in peace.
 
omg that poor pup 🐾😭 i mean what happened to dolly was just awful she went from almost dying to being put down it's like her life just wasn't meant to be happy 🤕 and now she's gone and no one knows who hurt her 🙃 the mspca is doing a great job trying to find out tho i hope they catch whoever did this to dolly 💔 can we ever prevent more cases like this from happening 🤷‍♀️
 
omg this is so sad 🐾😔 i cant even imagine how scared that poor pup must've felt her owner did such a terrible thing to her and it's just heartbreaking that she didnt get the help she needed ❤️ she was always gonna be an amazing pup but now shes gone 💔 anyway lets all give it up for dolly 🐾💕 who ever knows anythin about her fam pls come forward so we can make sure no1 else suffers like this 💯
 
Man, this is just heartbreaking 🐕😩 Dolly's story is a harsh reminder of how cruel animals can be treated and it's devastating that she didn't get the help she needed in time. The fact that her owner was found but not identified yet is really frustrating... I mean, who leaves their dog to starve like that? It's just not right 🤯.

The paw print memorial on the MSPCA floor is such a beautiful gesture, though 💕. And it's awesome that Dolly made an impact on everyone she met at Angell Animal Medical Center. She may be gone, but her memory will live on 💖.
 
My heart just broke reading this 🐶😔... I mean, who does that to an innocent dog? I'm sure there are so many people out there who would've loved Dolly and given her the best life ever. The fact that she was found nearly starved to death is just heartbreaking 💔. What's even more sad is that it could've been prevented if someone had taken care of her earlier. I hope law enforcement finds Dolly's owner and brings them to justice, so no one else has to go through this 😠. Rest in peace, sweet girl 🌹
 
I'm so bummed out by this story 🐕😔. First of all, I feel terrible for Dolly - she was already in such a bad state when she got to the hospital and it's just heartbreaking that things didn't go better for her. The thought of her suffering from severe emaciation and gastrointestinal bleed is just awful... 🤢

What really gets me is how someone could leave their dog in this state, starving it nearly to death and then not even bothering to take care of it when it got sick. I know we all have our ups and downs but to see a dog in such desperate need like Dolly was is just devastating.

I'm also glad the MSPCA is working with law enforcement and trying to find out who was responsible for this, hopefully they can get justice for poor Dolly and help prevent something like this from happening again 🙏. It's amazing what an impact one small dog can have on people's lives, especially when they're in care like Dolly was. She may be gone now but I'm sure she'll never be forgotten 💕.
 
Ugh 🤕 this is just heartbreaking. I mean, who leaves their dog to suffer like that? Dolly was only 2 years old! It's just not right. The fact that they found her nearly starved and she had all these health issues... it's a miracle she made it out of there alive.

I'm so sad for the staff at Angell Animal Medical Center, too. They must have been holding their breath every time Dolly was in surgery or just waking up from anesthesia. And that memorial paw print? Beautiful 💕, but also just so sad.

We need to make sure this doesn't happen to another dog out there. If you've got a furry friend at home, double-check those food bags and vet appointments! 🐾🚨
 
OMG, this poor pup 🐶😭 was just 2 years old and already starved to death... it's so heartbreaking 🤕. I'm literally shaking thinking about her tiny body weighing only 50 pounds, she must've been living on the streets or something 🚫. The fact that she had other health issues too like wounds on her feet and tail just breaks my heart 💔. It's like she was a tiny little miracle who got taken away from us way too soon ⏰. We gotta make sure something like this never happens again, everyone has to look out for each other - animals, people, we're all in this together 🌟
 
man this is so sad 🐾😢 i mean what kinda person leaves their dog like that?? no sympathy for whoever did this to dolly 🤕 and u know what really gets me? ppl think they can just abandon animals like they're trash, but it's not just the animal that suffers, it's the whole community 🌎 the fact that law enforcement is involved now shows us how out of hand this has gotten 💔 anyway, if anyone has info about dolly or her owner, pls come forward and help bring 'em to justice 💪
 
Man, this is just so heartbreaking 🤕... Like, I can barely even put into words how sad it is that Dolly's life ended like this. You gotta feel for the poor thing, knowing she was just found and taken in by these amazing people at the Angell Animal Medical Center, only to be treated for all these awful health issues. It's like, they took her in with such kindness and care, and then the system just let her down.

And what really gets me is that they were trying to save her life here... They're not just talking about throwing money at a problem, they're actually putting their hearts into it, and then Dolly has this one tiny setback and suddenly she's gone. It's so frustrating.
 
🐶😔 I'm really sad about what happened to Dolly... it's like someone left her in that state on purpose 🤯 and now she's gone 💔. Can you imagine being so starved and weak, but still thinking of others? 🤷‍♀️ It just breaks my heart. We need more people to speak up for animals who get hurt like Dolly did 🐾💪. I wish we could catch a glimpse of the person responsible and make sure they learn from this... 😔
 
🐕😔 Dolly's story broke my heart and I'm still trying to process what happened. 50 pounds underweight is just mind-blowing. We need to do better as a community to protect our furry friends 🙏. The fact that her owner couldn't provide basic care for their pet is heartbreaking. It's not just about the animal, it's about our responsibility as humans towards all living beings 💕.
 
ugh this is so sad 🐾😭... like what can u do when ur dog is literally starvin & nobody knows who their ownerz r? i feel 4 d poor pup 🤷‍♀️, atleast she got 2 be seen by some good ppl @ MSPCA. but still its crazy dat people cn b so neglectful 😔... should b more awareness about animal welfare & reporting suspicious activity ASAP 🚨
 
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