06/29/2025
An Update on Puppy Dale
Dale made it through the night, and we are so relieved! He's bright-eyed and energetic, which gives us hope, but we're remaining cautiously optimistic about his recovery.
Dale has some significant wounds that are causing him to itch as they heal. Due to the location of the wounds, we can't use a cone, so we're keeping a very close eye on him.
His vet appointment is scheduled for first thing in the morning. While his condition is urgent, it's not currently emergent. He is stable, but we will rush him to an emergency vet if his temperature spikes or if he becomes lethargic.
The vet will thoroughly examine him tomorrow and will likely need to sedate him to clean and assess his injuries. He has puncture wounds in his throat, which are causing some food to seep out. Because of this, he may need a feeding tube to ensure he gets the nutrition he needs to heal.
As a rescue, we have to be financially responsible for all the dogs in our care. We are doing everything we can for Dale, but we are also limited in our ability to see a specialist.
Dale is going to need a lot of long-term care before he's ready for adoption. He'll likely be on a wet food diet for some time. We are in desperate need of WET puppy food to help him on his journey to recovery. His foster mom will be feeding him Fromm or Acana Pate food, as consistency is key for puppies.
If you would like to help, you can ship wet food donations to:
Northern Lakes Rescue
1606 Mill Ave
Brainerd, MN 56401
All monetary donations will go directly toward Dale's medical care. Please keep this sweet boy in your thoughts.
