Joseph is a 9-year-old Shih Tzu in Oakland, NJ, who needs $2,000 for emergency care due to severe neglect

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Before Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge saved Joseph, his life was a horror show.

Joseph arrived at an animal hospital, suffering in unimaginable pain. He was so neglected his wounds were infested with maggots.

"Can you imagine the agony he must be feeling? On top of that, itchy fleas covered his entire body, causing even more discomfort. His fur is matted and tangled, with feces and urine stuck to him. His painful, infected ears have caused him to develop a head tilt," Amy H., with the rescue group, tells Waggle.

The rescue says they're taking over Joseph's emergency care after the animal hospital convinced Joseph's family to surrender him. Now, the nonprofit needs your help to pay for his desperately needed medical treatments.

"Joseph's condition is devastating," Amy says. "This poor dog deserves so much better. Thanks to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, there is hope for Joseph."

Please give to help Joseph get the love and life he deserves!