A poodle puppy named Rocket, estimated to be around one year old, has been reunited with its rescuers months after an alleged abuse in the hands of its owner.
Last May 16, New York Police Department (NYPD) officers rescued Rocket from a Manhattan park and rushed the dog to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Animal Hospital in critical condition. Rocket arrived with mouth bleeding, signs of a traumatic brain injury, a fractured femur, and was in shock with unstable blood pressure and heart rate. The rescue was caught on NYPD body cam.
Due to severe injuries, Rocket was transferred to the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), an ASPCA partner, for specialized care. Once stable, the dog was returned to the ASPCA for surgery on its fractured femur, followed by several weeks of physical therapy.
“We want to thank the NYPD and the ASPCA for their quick response to Rocket’s critical injuries, which allowed our expert veterinarians at AMC to ultimately save Rocket, despite his complex medical issues, and get him on the road to recovery,” says Helen M. Irving, RN, MBA, president and CEO of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.
After receiving intensive medical care, Rocket is ready for the next chapter in his life.
“The ASPCA couldn’t be happier to share that after undergoing weeks of intensive medical treatment and physical therapy, Rocket has recovered from his life-threatening injuries and is preparing to go home with his new, loving family,” says Kris Lindsay, vice president of ASPCA Animal Recovery Center.
Rocket is reported to have an adopter lined up to take him home in the coming days.
