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In
early
September,
Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix Cupcake was rescued from a trailer home in Dallas. The SPCA of Texas? Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit found a total of 12 dogs scattered inside
the
home. The
animals,
including Cupcake, were living in terrible conditions. She was covered in fleas and was heartbreakingly unable to close her mouth because was suffering from a broken jaw. She was rushed to the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, with the
other
received
animals,
where
immediate
she
medical
attention. Veterinarians determined Cupcake
was
also
heartworm
positive and malnourished. Because of these critical medical issues, she needed a lot of special attention and TLC. Cupcake?s broken jaw made it impossible for her to eat normal food, and her tongue hung out the side of her mouth.
things easier for her.
SPCA of Texas staff had to make a special paste for her to be able to
Cupcake quickly became a staff
eat, mixing wet food with water and
favorite. Despite her healing injuries
putting it in a shallow bowl to make
and illnesses, she was spunky and
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independent. And she never turned down cuddles from her new friends. Once the SPCA of Texas?veterinary team?s
excellent
treatment
of
