Romee, a 7-month-old lab-shepherd mix, now is on a journey to becoming a therapy dog for children’s hospital burn unit victims after having suffered and survived severe burns himself.
Last year, the pup arrived at Cincinnati’s Anderson Hills Animal Care Hospital in September, with numerous and serious burns. The county dog warden launched an investigation, which revealed Romee likely had been burned and then left without veterinary care for at least five days.
The Hamilton County Dog Warden was contacted and launched an investigation. The warden now believes that after Romee was somehow burned, his former owner let him suffer without vet care for at least five days.
“I have seen the photos from September, when he first got in, and they are pretty shocking,” the warden told Fox19 NOW. “Looks like this was some kind of burn, most likely maybe boiling water or oil, very well could’ve been accidental, but then when you’re not seeking vet care, that’s when it becomes neglect.”
Romee’s former “guardian” was convicted of animal cruelty and sentenced to three years’ probation for leaving Romee to suffer for days without proper veterinarian care. The pup is still recovering, and will sadly remain blind in one eye due to his injuries.
But Romee is a sweet dog, despite all the hardships he has endured — including over 50 medical procedures. Ray Anderson, of Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society, told FOX19 that Romee clearly is a survivor, who he hopes will bring comfort and courage to the children also suffering from burns.
“Since he’s obviously been in the burn unit himself, I think kids will get really excited when they’re going through something really tough,” Hamilton County Dog Warden Captain Brandon Corcoran told WKRC.
A loving family has adopted Romee, and he will begin his therapy training after he undergoes a few more medical procedures.
Woman needs a TOE TAG. POS she is. Hope she goes BROKE paying for what she did.
Sweet Rommee, I am sorry you had such a sick, cruel and inhumane owner and glad you have recovered from your burns and will be helping other burn victims!
Get well soon Romee. The kids will love yoi brightening up their days.
Poor baby. Glad to see he is recovering from the very unkind cruel act done on him by his owner who was supposed to be protecting him. Dogs are very loyal & very intelligent too. They have emotions & also loyal & loving to their owners unconditionally which is a very hard practice for us humans to abide by. THIS POOCH DESERVE THE BEST EVENTUALLY. WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY ROMEE.!!
All the best Romee and get well soon buddy!!!! I wish you long happy life…
As I read all these news about all these poor innocent angels that all they want is love cuz they don’t understand im hoping all those who care about Animals just as much as I do together we can help stop all animals abuse..ENOUGH is ENOUGH we are there voice & im sure they need our help from sick evil people who have no heart whats so ever..We need new laws for these animals A.S.A.P put these people in jail for Life oh @lease 20yrs please let’s do this together good people that care Thank you!
3 months probation. That’s going to work. Who makes these ridiculous laws? Do the judges hate animals? All the money they earn for doing nothing positive. They might as well let the sadists choose the sentence themselves.
Dear Romee, you deserve the best of what life has to offer. I wish you a quick recovery, good health for the rest of your life and happiness and love all along the way. Bless you.
So sad what happened to this poor dog. But now he has a purpose to put a smile on the face of burnt victims. May you have a happy and long life, you deserve it.