Sherry Survived a Tar Pit Nightmare. Now She Needs Your Help

Sherry's fight for survival began with a horrifying accident. This sweet dog was brought to the animal hospital after reportedly falling into a barrel of tar. By the time she was rescued, the entire left side of her body was coated in the thick, toxic substance. As if that wasn't devastating enough, Sherry had also suffered a severe open fracture of her left hind leg. The injuries she sustained are both painful and life-threatening.

Veterinarians immediately began evaluating her condition and discovered that Sherry was battling a serious infection. Bloodwork revealed significant signs of infection as well as low hematocrit levels, indicating that her body has already been under tremendous stress. While she tested negative for Filariasis and Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), her road to recovery remains long and difficult.

The veterinary team's first priority was carefully removing the tar that covered much of her body. Using coconut oil and other supportive treatments, they have been working tirelessly to clean and stabilize her while managing her pain and monitoring her condition around the clock.

Unfortunately, the damage to her fractured leg is too severe to repair. Once Sherry is strong enough to safely undergo anesthesia, she will need surgery to amputate the affected limb.

Despite everything she has endured, Sherry continues to fight. She is currently hospitalized, receiving intensive medical care, medications, wound management, nutritional support, and close monitoring as doctors work to prepare her for surgery. Her resilience in the face of such trauma has inspired everyone involved in her care.

Baw Baw Animal Welfare is committed to giving Sherry every chance at a happy future, but the cost of her hospitalization, diagnostics, infection treatment, surgery, medications, and ongoing recovery is substantial.

Your donation can help provide the lifesaving care Sherry urgently needs. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help cover her medical expenses and support her journey toward healing.

After surviving such a terrible ordeal, Sherry deserves the opportunity to live a life free from pain and suffering. Please donate today and help give this brave girl the second chance she deserves.

7/22/26 Update

We're happy to share a positive update on Sherry's recovery.After everything he endured, Sherry has continued making encouraging progress. He recently spent a full week hospitalized, where his veterinary team provided intensive wound care, regular bandage changes, and ongoing medical treatments to help him heal safely and comfortably.

Throughout his recovery, Sherry has remained incredibly resilient. We're pleased to report that his appetite is good, he is drinking water normally, and his urination and bowel movements are all normal—important signs that he is responding well to treatment and maintaining his strength.

Sherry has now returned to the sanctuary, where he continues to recover under the watchful care of the Baw Baw Animal Welfare team. He is doing well, but his journey is not over. He will continue to require ongoing wound management, veterinary evaluations, medications, and supportive care as he works toward the next stage of his recovery.

Every milestone Sherry reaches is possible because of compassionate supporters like you. Your generosity has given him the chance to receive lifesaving medical treatment after an unimaginable ordeal and continues to provide the care he needs to heal.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help cover Sherry's ongoing veterinary expenses. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide continued treatment, rehabilitation, and the compassionate care he deserves as he continues his journey toward a brighter future.

If you're unable to donate, sharing Sherry's story is another meaningful way to support his recovery. Thank you for standing with Sherry and helping give this brave boy the second chance he deserves. ❤️

8/12/26 Update

After everything he has endured, we’re incredibly grateful to share that Sherry is doing well and continues to make progress in his recovery.

Sherry is now actively present at the Baw Baw Animal Welfare sanctuary, where he is surrounded by the care and attention he needs. His appetite is good, he is drinking normally, and his urination and defecation are all normal. These important signs show that he is maintaining his strength as he continues to recover from the devastating injuries and infection he suffered.

Sherry’s journey has been incredibly difficult. He spent a full week hospitalized receiving intensive wound care, regular bandage changes, medications, and close monitoring after being found covered in toxic tar with a severe open fracture of his hind leg. Despite the pain and trauma he endured, Sherry continued to fight.

Today, he is safely back at the sanctuary and has come an incredible distance from the condition in which he first arrived at the hospital. His recovery is a testament to his resilience and to the dedicated team who refused to give up on him.

Most importantly, Sherry now has the chance to heal in a safe and loving environment. The support he received through this campaign helped make his lifesaving veterinary care possible during one of the most critical moments of his life.

As this campaign comes to a close, Baw Baw Animal Welfare and everyone who has followed Sherry’s journey can celebrate just how far this brave boy has come.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared his story, and followed along with his recovery. Your kindness helped give Sherry something he desperately needed—a chance.

After surviving such a horrifying ordeal, Sherry is finally looking toward a brighter future, surrounded by people who care about him and are committed to helping him heal. We couldn’t be happier to see him safe at the sanctuary and continuing to move forward.