by Dennis Dalman
editor@thenewleaders.com
Sadness descended upon the staff of the Tri-County Humane Society when it learned Remy, the remarkable survivor, died April 11.
Remy, short for “Remington,” was the yellow Lab found in Avon Township weeks ago that had been shot six times with a pellet gun at close range. Remy had been recovering nicely under the tender-loving care of the humane society staff, a foster family and veterinarians.
Despite the traumas he had been through, he was extremely affectionate and fond of people.
On April 7, Remy began having unexplained seizures. He was taken to a local emergency clinic and sedated so the seizures would stop. But when the sedative wore off, the seizures would start all over again.
He was seen by three veterinarians locally and then he was brought to the neurology department of the University of Minnesota Medical Clinic. However, he died shortly after arrival at the clinic. An autopsy is being done to try to determine the exact cause of death.
A statement on the humane society’s website on April 11 read: “It breaks our hearts to let you know Remy took a turn for the worst and sadly died today . . . Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated for all of those whose lives Remy touched. This is a sad day at the shelter.”
