Found With a Gaping Wound: Shadow Needs Your Help

Shadow was found lying helpless on his side, his body fighting to survive with a wound so deep and infected that it looked like his bone might be exposed. The person who found him stayed by his side, refusing to leave him alone in his pain while they waited for help.

Shadow’s injury wasn’t new—he’d been carrying that agony for days, maybe weeks. But when rescuers arrived, everything changed.

Thanks to the quick action of compassionate people and a rescue network that refused to give up on him, Shadow was rushed to the vet for emergency care. He underwent surgery to clean and close the wound, with a drain placed to help it heal. After which, one of RBARI’s dedicated volunteers brought him home to begin recovering in a quiet, loving space where he finally felt safe.

Despite his pain and the nightmares he endured, Shadow is heartwrenchingly friendly. It’s so clear: he desperately wants to be loved. How he ended up in this condition, we’ll never know. What we DO know is that, together, we can turn his story around. Every ounce of support helps.

Please, if you can, donate today. Every single dollar helps Shadow heal and brings him closer to the forever home he’s been waiting for his whole life.

Update 7/26/25
Shadow's wound is looking so much better, and he’s soaking up all the love—rolling over for belly rubs and loving every pet. He’s responding well to antibiotics and enjoying every minute of comfort. Once his wound is fully healed, he’ll undergo a dental procedure to remove a few damaged teeth before he’s ready for adoption.