West Was Dumped in a Hop Field With a Devastating Injury

Six-month-old West was found with his mama, India, dumped miles from the nearest main road in the middle of the hop orchards of Washington’s Yakima Valley.

Agricultural workers discovered the injured puppy and his mother, and our rescue partner on the Yakama Reservation immediately stepped in to get them to safety.

West desperately needed medical attention.

A massive wound stretched from his back right shoulder, around his body and toward his left chest. His fur and even the wound itself were packed with cheat grass and painful sharp awns, leaving him with extensive damage.

Less than 10 hours after arriving in our care, West was at our veterinary partner undergoing emergency surgery.

Once surgery began, we discovered that the damage was even more extensive than it first appeared. Our veterinary team had to enlarge the incision to carefully remove debris and damaged tissue, thoroughly clean the wound, and repair the extensive injuries.

They quite literally put this little puppy back together.

West is young, and we're hopeful he will heal beautifully. He is now safe, receiving the wound care he needs, and beginning his recovery.

We don't know how West and his mama ended up abandoned in those fields, and we may never know. But we do know that West deserved better, and we were determined to give him the chance to heal.

Your donation will help Pacific Rim Rescue cover the veterinary care West has already received, including his emergency surgery, wound treatment, medications, follow-up care, and the continued care he needs as he recovers.

West should have been spending his puppyhood playing and growing up with his family. Instead, he was left injured and alone in a remote field.

Now he has a rescue family fighting for him.

Please help us give West the care he needs to heal and grow into a happy, healthy dog. Every donation and share helps us continue saying yes to dogs like West when they need us most. ❤️