He must feel bad! Incredible moment cops use Narcan to save adorable puppy who overdosed on FENTANYL
- Adorable Puppy Saved With Drug Narcan After Fentanyl Overdose
- Dog ingested drugs while owners were arrested at Walmart
- Officers gave the puppy a dose of Narcan and took him to the vet.
This is the incredible moment cops used Narcan to save an adorable puppy who was exposed to fentanyl and overdosed on the powerful synthetic opioid.
Officers in Irvine, Calif., were arresting two people for drug possession at a Walmart on Thursday when they found a dog in their car.
The young puppy appeared to be showing signs of difficulty, an Irvine Police Department spokesperson said.
“His tongue was sticking out of his mouth, his eyes were closing, so the officers thought ‘hey, let’s use Narcan on the dog to see if that will help him,’ of course that’s what happened, so they took the dog to the vet,” she said.
In just a few minutes, she began to pull herself together.
This life-saving medication can reverse an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids when administered in time.
Adorable Puppy Doing Well After Fentanyl Overdose
Sgt. Karie Davies of Irvine police said officers saw signs the dog was in distress
The puppy is expected to make a full recovery
Officers gave the puppy a dose of Narcan and took him to the vet.
He is usually able to restore habitual breathing within two to three minutes.
Veterinary researchers say Narcan may be just as effective in dogs as it is in humans.
She was transported to an emergency veterinarian for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.
Once she is well enough, she will be released to the care of the animal services unit.
Its owners, Caleb Aaron Gibson, 29, of San Juan Capistrano, and Katherine Marylou Menke, 27, of Santa Ana, were arrested for drug possession.
The IPD asked the prosecutor to also charge the two men with animal cruelty.
Residents praised the authorities’ quick action while others offered to take the dog into care.
“Saving lives in addition to law enforcement. IPD IS THE BEST. Not only did we save this beautiful puppy, but by taking criminals off the streets, many people were saved too! » said one person.
“Please don’t give this puppy back!” I pray this little guy finds the loving forever home he deserves,” another pleaded.
‘Well done!! The best of Irvine! Thanks,” someone else wrote.
‘Where is the dog? I will give her a loving home where she will never be hurt again. I lost my pity in May. I’ve owned 3 and they are sweet and loving if raised well!’ » suggested a kind stranger.
