You never want to mess with a porcupine, and poor Benicio had to learn that the hard way.
When rescuers found him running stray in Yakima, his face was completely covered in painful quills. The damage was so severe that veterinarians had to remove them in two separate procedures; and he may still need a third surgery for quills deeply embedded in his tissue. Weak, malnourished, and carrying the scars of a dangerous life on his own, Benicio had every reason to be terrified.
Instead, this gentle giant has responded with grace and forgiveness. Despite his pain, he leans into every gentle hand and gazes up at his caregivers with soulful brown eyes, placing his complete trust in the humans who saved him.
Benicio is finally on the path to the life he deserves: one filled with full food bowls, endless love, and zero run-ins with prickly wildlife. He is ready to be the world’s biggest lap dog, but his journey to full health requires ongoing, specialized medical care and steady nourishment.
Helping a large dog like Benicio return to health takes significant resources.
Your gift of $50 or more provides the vital food, care, and nutritious supplements that dogs like Benicio need while in our care.
Please look into those trusting eyes today and make a commitment to support his recovery and save more lives like his.