Dog rescued at Aylesbury RSPCA centre after suffering second-degree burns which went untreated for 10 days – Bucks Herald
Two Christmases ago, a dog was rescued to an Aylesbury centre after suffering second-degree burns which were untreated for 10 days.
Samson, was forced to endure horrific suffering for 10 days, as the owner said he couldn’t afford to treat his scalded frame.
The three-year-old dog was taken to the RSPCA’s Blackberry Farm Animal Centre in Quainton, after a social worker intervened.
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Two Christmases ago, a dog was rescued to an Aylesbury centre after suffering second-degree burns which were untreated for 10 days.
Samson, was forced to endure horrific suffering for 10 days, as the owner said he couldn’t afford to treat his scalded frame.
The three-year-old dog was taken to the RSPCA’s Blackberry Farm Animal Centre in Quainton, after a social worker intervened.
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A rehabilitated Samson enjoying Christmas two years on from the accident
Two years on, Samson is thriving, the RSPCA advises he now knows that Christmas can be a magical time of year.
After recovering from agonising burns suffered in a devastating accident, when his back was covered in scalding water, Samson was adopted.
It takes both the generosity of the public volunteering and its trained officers to help rehabilitate animals like Samson.
the severe burns Samson suffered
The mastiff cross was adopted by the Bushaway family, from Baldock, in Hertfordshire, in August 2020 after they lost their Rottweiler the previous year.
Mum-of-three Lee, 45, and Paul, 52, had been looking to adopt a rescue dog ever since.
“The house just didn’t feel the same without a dog,” Lee said. “We spotted Sam’s photo and thought he looked lovely. We applied and, within just a few hours, we’d spoken to his carers on the phone and had a video call with the team.”
The family went to visit the mastiff cross the following day and brought Sam home with them.
A happy, rehabilitated Sam
After receiving veterinary care and rehabilitation from the RSPCA team, Sam’s scars had healed and he was ready to find a new home.
Inspector Lauren Bailey, who investigated his case, said: “Samson was taken for immediate vet care for severe burns and a secondary infection which must have been incredibly painful.
“His owner said he couldn’t afford to take Samson for treatment because it was Christmas and he had no money left, and agreed to sign him over.
“Samson was treated for weeks as he had extensive scalding to his right ear, head, neck, shoulders and back. He cried when he was touched and would shake his head repeatedly. He received pain relief and antibiotics before going under anesthetic to have his wounds cleaned.
“Once the wounds had been cleaned and his fur had been clipped back I was shocked at the extent of the burns.”
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