After Life on the Street, Suzy Needs Our Help

When Suzy arrived at the veterinary hospital, she was suffering from a painful and heartbreaking injury that could no longer be ignored.

This gentle 6-year-old girl was found with a severe wound on her right ear that had become infested with maggots. During her examination, veterinarians discovered a large, round wound measuring approximately 7 cm in diameter. Tragically, much of her ear tissue had already become necrotic, meaning the damaged tissue was dying and could not heal on its own.

To give Suzy a chance at recovery, the veterinary team immediately sedated her so they could carefully remove the maggots and begin treating the wound. She received essential medications, including antibiotics and other treatments to combat infection and stop further damage. Her wound was thoroughly cleaned and treated, but her fight is far from over.

Suzy is now hospitalized and receiving ongoing medical care. The next several days will be critical as veterinarians monitor her healing, manage her pain, and work to prevent complications. Severe wounds like this require intensive treatment, repeated wound care, medications, and continued observation to ensure recovery stays on track.

Baw Baw Animal Welfare stepped in when Suzy desperately needed help, but providing lifesaving care comes at a significant cost. Every treatment, medication, and day of hospitalization adds to her growing veterinary bill.

Today, we’re asking for your support. Your donation can help cover Suzy’s urgent medical expenses and ensure she continues receiving the care she needs to heal. Together, we can give this sweet girl relief from her suffering and the opportunity to move forward into a healthier, brighter future.

Please donate today and help Suzy get the second chance she deserves. ❤️🐾

7/22/26 Update

We're grateful to share a positive update on Suzy's recovery. When Suzy first arrived at the veterinary hospital, he was suffering from a severe ear wound that had become infested with maggots and required immediate emergency treatment. Thanks to prompt veterinary care and your incredible support, he is now making encouraging progress.

His ear wound is continuing to heal, and the veterinary team is providing ongoing wound care treatments to help ensure a healthy recovery. While he still needs regular monitoring and continued care, we're thankful to see him moving in the right direction.

We're also happy to report that Suzy's appetite is good, he is drinking water normally, and his urination and bowel movements are all normal—all positive signs that he is feeling stronger and responding well to treatment.

Even more heartwarming, Suzy is now actively enjoying life at the sanctuary. Seeing him alert, engaged, and safely surrounded by compassionate caregivers is a wonderful reminder of how far he has come since the day he was rescued.

Although these improvements are encouraging, Suzy's recovery is not yet complete. He will continue receiving ongoing wound care, veterinary evaluations, and supportive treatment to help ensure his ear heals as well as possible and to prevent any complications.

Your generosity has made every step of Suzy's recovery possible. If you're able, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help cover the cost of his continued medical care. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide the treatment and support he still needs on his journey to a healthy, pain-free future.

If you aren't able to donate, sharing Suzy's story is another meaningful way to help. Thank you for standing with Suzy and Baw Baw Animal Welfare and for giving this resilient boy the second chance he deserves

8/2/26 Update

We are so happy to share that Suzy's campaign is coming to a close with wonderful news. When Suzy first arrived at the veterinary hospital, she was in unimaginable pain. A devastating wound on her ear had become infested with maggots, and much of the surrounding tissue had already become necrotic. She required emergency sedation so the veterinary team could remove the maggots, thoroughly clean the wound, and begin aggressive treatment to fight infection and save as much healthy tissue as possible.

Today, Suzy is a completely different dog. Thanks to the dedicated care of the veterinary team and the incredible generosity of supporters like you, Suzy's ear has healed beautifully. She completed her course of treatment, her infection has resolved, and she is no longer living with the pain that once made every day a struggle.

Even better, Suzy has embraced life at the sanctuary. She has a healthy appetite, enjoys spending time with her caregivers, and is once again able to simply be a happy dog. Watching her transform from a frightened animal in severe pain into one who feels safe, comfortable, and loved has been nothing short of amazing.

None of this would have been possible without you. Your donations helped provide emergency veterinary care, medications, wound management, hospitalization, and the ongoing treatment Suzy needed to make a full recovery. Because of your compassion, a dog who was once suffering alone has been given the chance to enjoy a brighter future.

From all of us at Baw Baw Animal Welfare, thank you for standing beside Suzy throughout her journey. Your kindness not only healed her wounds—it reminded her that there are people in this world who will always fight for animals in need.

Suzy's campaign may be ending, but her new life is just beginning. Thank you for making her happy ending possible. ❤️🐾