Four years ago, a dog was abandoned in a metro station in Lima, Peru. He was discovered tied to a machine with wheels and the rescuers gave him the name “Cabezón.” Unfortunately, the straps around his torso were too tight, leaving him immobile and with his head down.
Sara Morán, the brains behind Milagros Perrunos, a small Peruvian shelter for injured canines, isn’t sure how “Cabezón” got there. She believes Bighead’s owner may have tied him up and abandoned him when he hurt his hind legs. Bobblehead’s narrative is unique in that some children discovered him and fed him, as well as helping him escape from an object. Cabezoncito, for his part, suffered an accident that left him unable to walk, according to newspaper reports.
No one noticed the dog’s distress despite the daily onslaught of human crowds. Cabezón was already in critical condition, according to Sara. The young people changed their minds and decided to take Bobblehead to Sara’s house. She had the kind habit of caring for stray dogs and those that were severely injured or paralyzed, keeping them in specially constructed beds.
Sara took Cabezón to the doctor as soon as she realized something was wrong with him. Unfortunately, the news was not encouraging. Cabezón had suffered significant spinal damage, kidney failure and several scratches and sores, according to the doctor. To make matters worse, he was completely immobilized as he was tied to a table where he was forced to urinate and defecate, causing significant genital damage.
There is a chance that Bobblehead may not survive, and if he does, the vet says he will be paralyzed for life. Sara believes that in Peru, where stray animals are common, many owners would choose to euthanize a dog like Cabezón, who is injured and alone.
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