Lucas Neglected by Former Owners


Lucas was horribly neglected by his former owners and when he became ill, rather than provide the medical treatment he desperately needed, they abandoned him and he wound up on the e-list. The first photo shows Lucas in agonizing pain, utterly dejected, on the day he was scheduled to be euthanized.
Fortunately, an ABC volunteer heard of Lucas’s predicament and immediately transferred him to University Animal Hospital to see if doctors could save his life. Lucas was quickly diagnosed with Lupus and began immediate treatment. After just five weeks, Lucas has almost fully recovered and is all smiles!
Video courtesy of Fox 10, click here to read the story on their website.




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