Bumble Bee was found as a stray who was experiencing severe heat stroke. Thankfully, Animal Control was alerted of her situation and brought her to a nearby emergency vet. She was suffering from a 106 degree fever and remained there for several days until she was stable enough to be transported to the shelter. Bumble Bee waited patiently for her owners to reclaim her, but they never did.

During her stint at the emergency vet, Bumble Bee was diagnosed with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), which means her airway is built in such a way where airflow is restricted. This condition is unfortunately all too common with dog breeds who have short noses. This abnormality is likely what caused her to experience life-threatening heat stroke.

The shelter was not able to provide the care that Bumble Bee needs in order to breathe, so they asked Forgotten Dogs for help, who just so happened to be at the shelter visiting another dog with medical needs. The rescue said, “we weren’t looking to take in another medical needs dog…But, hello, Bumble Bee came walking into the room and, well, here she is.”