King resting at the SPCA following rescue	King following surgery	King with foster mom, Penny Dunbar

On June 23rd, a male miniature pinscher was rescued from I-95 in Wilmington, where he held on for his life as cars whizzed by him.  Today, he has a new lease on life thanks to the help of many compassionate people who were touched by his story.
 
“King” was found in the southbound lanes of I-95, a very busy interstate, near the Martin-Luther King Blvd exit (hence the nickname).  After being alerted by several callers, a Delaware SPCA animal control officer was dispatched to retrieve the dog. Thankfully, he got assistance from a Delaware State Trooper who stopped three lanes of traffic to help rescue King.  It is believed King was thrown from a vehicle onto the road; and as a result his pelvis was fractured in two places. 

After spending almost a week in Windcrest Animal Hospital, King had surgery to repair the fractures, and is now resting comfortably in a foster home provided by Friends of Penny Min Pin Rescue.  It will take about a month for the fractures to heal - in the meantime, King is receiving lots of TLC from his foster family.

We are very grateful for the outpouring of support and concern we received for this little guy.  Many of you donated to the “Second Chance Fund” to help pay his medical bills. Others offered to adopt him. Thank you!

We would also like to thank Friends of Penny Min Pin Rescue for paying for King’s surgery and for providing him with a loving home.

King is just one of the many animals that we rescue each year that is in need of emergency medical care.  Help us to help them by making a donation to the Second Chance Fund.