7-Year-Old Dog Rescued in Jeju Found with Liver Tumor, Bladder Stones After 6.76kg of Fur Removed

A 7-year-old dog, estimated to be a male Cocker Spaniel, has been rescued from a squalid villa in Seogwipo, Jeju, where it was left in a state of extreme neglect. The rescue, conducted by the Jeju animal shelter "Haengboki-ne" on Tuesday, revealed a horrifying scene inside the apartment.

Upon entering the villa, rescuers found the room filled with trash and emitting a foul odor. The dog was alone, its entire body matted with feces and fur, making it difficult for it to even walk. Go Gil-ja, the representative of Haengboki-ne, described the situation as beyond words, despite having witnessed numerous rescue operations over 30 years.

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When I went to the scene after receiving the tip, the owner was not visible, but I judged the dog's condition to be very serious and rescued it. I have been involved in countless rescue activities for 30 years, but I was speechless.

Before any medical examination, the dog's matted fur, weighing a staggering 6.76 kilograms, had to be removed. This process alone highlighted the extent of the neglect. The dog is currently hospitalized and undergoing treatment for severe health issues.

Medical reports indicate that the dog suffers from a liver tumor and bladder stones. Its skin condition is also extremely poor, and its inflammation and liver enzyme levels are alarmingly high. The owner has not yet been contacted. The Animal Protection Act in South Korea defines animal abuse as inflicting unnecessary pain and stress without just cause, or neglecting to provide proper care for hunger, disease, and other conditions.

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The hospital says there is a cancerous lump in the liver and stones in the bladder. The skin condition is bad, to say the least, and the inflammation and liver enzyme levels are high.