Painful Skin Disease, Abscess, and Tumor — He Needs Surgery

This sweet dog came into the care of Stray Animal Foundation of India suffering from multiple painful medical conditions. He was dealing with a severe flea allergy, Malasseziosis (a difficult and uncomfortable yeast skin infection), and an abscess caused by a tumor. His skin was irritated and inflamed, and the infection had already taken a toll on his comfort and overall health.

Despite his condition, he has remained gentle and trusting — quietly accepting treatment and showing how much he wants to feel better.

The team immediately began treating his tumor-related abscess and conducted diagnostics to understand the full extent of his medical needs. While the tumor has been treated for now and his infections are being managed, he is not out of danger yet. He must first be stabilized and continue responding to medications before he can undergo the surgery needed to remove the tumor completely.

His road to recovery includes:

\\- Treatment for severe flea allergy and skin inflammation - Care for Malasseziosis (yeast infection) - Management of the abscess caused by the tumor - Diagnostics and ongoing monitoring - Supportive care to stabilize his condition - Tumor removal surgery once he is strong enough - Post-operative recovery and follow-up care

As a stray, he has no family to cover these urgent medical expenses. The cost of diagnostics, medications, and upcoming surgery is significant, but with your help, he can get the care he desperately needs.

Your tax-deductible donation will help relieve his pain, treat his infections, and move him closer to the life-saving tumor removal surgery. Every contribution — no matter the size — brings him one step closer to healing.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing his story helps spread the word and gives him a better chance at recovery. Please donate today to help him heal and finally live free from pain and infection

4/14/26 Update

We’re so happy to share a major milestone in Shimbu’s journey—his tumor removal surgery was successful!

After everything he’s been through—painful skin infections, a severe flea allergy, and an abscess caused by the tumor—this is a huge step forward. Thanks to your support, Shimbu was able to get the surgery he urgently needed to remove the source of his pain.

Shimbu is now on the road to recovery. While the tumor has been successfully removed, he will continue to need ongoing care as he heals. His skin condition, including Malasseziosis and inflammation from flea allergies, is still being treated, and his body needs time, rest, and support to fully recover.

Despite it all, Shimbu remains as gentle and trusting as ever. He’s showing incredible resilience, and we’re hopeful that brighter, pain-free days are ahead for him. His journey isn’t over yet—post-operative care, medications, and follow-up treatments are still critical to ensure a full recovery. Please consider donating to his care and allowing Baw Baw to continue to say "yes" to those in need.