Your Support Can Change Vini’s Life

When Vini arrived in the care of Baw Baw Animal Welfare, the damage to his face was devastating.

He had lost nearly half of his upper jawbone, leaving his nasal cavity exposed. The open wound had also become infested with maggots. Beyond the injuries that could be seen, Vini was deeply unwell. He was withdrawn and defeated, and blood tests revealed a severe infection along with significant anemia.

Right now, surgery isn’t even the first step. Vini’s body needs to become strong enough to handle it.

His veterinary team has begun treatment to control the infection, carefully manage and clean his extensive wound, and improve his dangerously low red blood cell levels. Once Vini is stable and healthy enough, the hope is to move forward with reconstructive surgery to repair as much of the damage as possible.

There is a long road between where Vini is today and the life Baw Baw desperately wants for him. His recovery will require ongoing veterinary care, medications, wound treatment, monitoring, and ultimately a major operation.

Vini has already endured more than any dog should. Now, he needs the chance to heal.

Please consider donating toward Vini’s medical care. Every contribution helps Baw Baw Animal Welfare continue his treatment and move him one step closer to the reconstructive surgery and second chance he desperately needs.