A two-year-old puppy rescued by a passerby from Highway 16 near Fort St. James is now recuperating at a Prince George shelter.

The pit bull terrier mix, named Honey, was seriously injured and found laying on the side of the highway, unable to move, said BC SPCA in a statement on Wednesday (Jan. 17).

Thankfully, her cries for help were heard by a good Samaritan who stopped their car to investigate and brought her to the animal shelter in Prince George.

The person stopped as they thought a wild animal was injured. 乌鸦传媒淭hey couldn乌鸦传媒檛 imagine it was a dog because on this stretch of the highway there are no houses for more than 50 kilometres,乌鸦传媒� said Kristen Sumner, manager of the BC SPCA乌鸦传媒檚 North Cariboo animal centre.

乌鸦传媒淲hen they found her, it was obvious she had serious injuries when they realized she could not move. She had wounds all over her legs and head.乌鸦传媒�

After arriving at the animal centre, Honey was immediately taken to a veterinary hospital for examination and treatment.

乌鸦传媒淚t turned out that poor Honey had a dislocated shoulder and her right leg had such severe nerve damage it would require amputation surgery,乌鸦传媒� said Sumner.

The wounds on Honey乌鸦传媒檚 face, neck and torso were also infected. She was given pain medication and her wounds were cleaned and treated. Honey乌鸦传媒檚 shoulder joint was put back in place and she would have to wear a splint for two weeks and be on strict kennel rest. She was also scheduled for surgery.

乌鸦传媒淒espite all of her injuries, Honey is one of the friendliest dogs we have ever had in our care,乌鸦传媒� said Sumner. 乌鸦传媒淪he loves people and adores other dogs.乌鸦传媒� Sumner said that Honey loves to watch her foster family乌鸦传媒檚 pup play around even though she cannot move because of her injuries.

乌鸦传媒淭he pup sits on the floor beside Honey providing her with lots of love and nuzzles.乌鸦传媒�

Sumner adds that Honey has a long road ahead before she makes a full recovery. 乌鸦传媒淲e have to carry her outside for her bathroom breaks because of her injuries.乌鸦传媒�

But everyone recognizes that Honey is a fighter. 乌鸦传媒淪he is trying so hard to be independent, we have to keep a close eye on her to make sure she doesn乌鸦传媒檛 overexert herself while she is healing. Honey is full of love and gratitude.乌鸦传媒�

Honey is expected to be available for adoption on Feb. 14, Valentine乌鸦传媒檚 Day.

On the occasion of Betty White乌鸦传媒檚 birthday on Jan. 17, BC SPCA is also asking people to make a gift to help animals like Honey in her memory.