Julius Caesar: A German Shepherd
A German shepherd nearly froze to death in Missouri because he was chained up outside in frigid temperatures.
Caesar is now in the custody of rescuers and is still struggling to walk. Severe malnutrition, muscle atrophy and chronic wasting make it impossible for him to support his own weight. Rescuers believe the dog lived his life locked outside. He was nearly frozen to death when his owner surrendered him to the KC Pet Project
His left leg is swollen, most likely from lying on it for an extended period of time because he couldn't get up.
His right hind leg may need to be amputated. Veterinarians are trying to get him healthy enough for possible surgeries.
Veterinarians say it's a miracle he survived.
Authorities hope Caesar can be adopted
Caesar is now in the custody of rescuers and is still struggling to walk. Severe malnutrition, muscle atrophy and chronic wasting make it impossible for him to support his own weight. Rescuers believe the dog lived his life locked outside. He was nearly frozen to death when his owner surrendered him to the KC Pet Project
His left leg is swollen, most likely from lying on it for an extended period of time because he couldn't get up.
His right hind leg may need to be amputated. Veterinarians are trying to get him healthy enough for possible surgeries.
Veterinarians say it's a miracle he survived.
Authorities hope Caesar can be adopted