Asheville snow storm survivor: Pax the puppy

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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The Asheville Humane Society is raising money to cover the medical expenses of a stray 9-week old puppy found during this week’s storm. More:

A nine-week-old Lab/Sharpei mix puppy was found, injured and alone in the recent snowstorm. A good Samaritan called Animal Services, who then brought the puppy to Asheville Humane Society. Our medical staff quickly determined that he needed emergency surgery to survive, due to a severe ruptured intestine, and we immediately rushed the puppy to REACH Animal Hospital. The puppy (that we have named Pax, after the snowstorm) had a 50/50 chance of surviving his operation.

Thankfully, Pax survived his surgery and is now being monitored around-the-clock by Asheville Humane Society medical staff for life-threatening infection. We hope this little fighter continues to improve and thrive!

Go here to donate to the Asheville Humane Society to benefit little Pax. Watch the video. Cry a little at the cuteness. Give if you can.