🐾 PawDoc Featured in Local News After Assisting Rescue of 22 Italian Greyhounds
PawDoc was recently featured on KLTV after stepping in to support the rescue of 22 Italian Greyhounds found living in unsafe conditions in Smith County. The story quickly gained media attention, highlighting both the scale of the rescue and the vital veterinary care these dogs needed the moment they were removed from the home.
As coverage of the case continues to circulate, many people are learning for the first time how delicate and vulnerable Italian Greyhounds can be and why immediate medical intervention was essential. Here’s a closer look at PawDoc’s role in stabilizing the dogs and what their journey toward adoption looks like now.
💙 What Happened: A Quick Overview
Authorities removed more than twenty Italian Greyhounds from a home where they were living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions. Many arrived dehydrated, underweight, or in need of immediate medical evaluation.
PawDoc’s veterinary teams provided:
Complete physical exams
Vaccinations and parasite treatment
Dental evaluations
Nutritional support
Pain management and comfort care
Behavior and stress assessments
You can read PawDoc’s detailed account of the rescue here.
These dogs are now safe, stabilized, and for the first time in a long time, able to rest in clean, warm spaces with proper food and medical care.
🐶 Why Italian Greyhounds Are Often at Risk
Italian Greyhounds are a sensitive, delicate breed. Their tiny frames and high anxiety levels make them especially vulnerable when their needs aren’t met. Common issues seen in large-scale neglect cases include:
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Dental disease
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Stress-related behaviors
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Skin irritation from poor sanitation
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Malnutrition
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Untreated injuries (common because of their fragile limbs)
By addressing these concerns early, PawDoc’s team is helping set these dogs up for healthier, happier futures.
🌟 What’s Next for the Iggies
The rescued dogs are now in the care of the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation who specialize in toy-breed rehabilitation and adoption placement.
In the coming weeks, qualified adopters can expect:
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Updated photos and personality notes
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Clear medical summaries
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Adoption requirements and home-readiness guidelines
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Support for integrating former neglect-case dogs into a calm home
These Italian Greyhounds will need patient families who understand shy or nervous dogs, but with the right support, Italian Greyhounds bond deeply and thrive emotionally.
🐾 How You Can Help
Support for cases like this makes a huge difference in the kind of care rescued pets can receive. Lakefield Veterinary Group’s Care Beyond Limits Fund plays a major role behind the scenes. It’s designed to help cover urgent medical treatment for pets coming from crisis situations, neglect, or unexpected hardship.
This internal fund is what allowed teams like PawDoc to act quickly for the 22 Italian Greyhounds, providing exams, diagnostics, pain relief, dental care, and stabilizing treatment the moment they arrived. While the fund isn’t open for public contributions yet, it remains a critical resource that helps pets in situations just like this one.
You can make an impact by:
Follow your local rescue organizations for adoption updates
Donate supplies or contribute to medical funds
Share PawDoc’s story to help these dogs find homes
Every share, donation, or conversation brings these Greyhounds one step closer to the loving families they’ve been waiting for.
✨ Read the Full Rescue Story
To see behind-the-scenes photos and the full breakdown of the rescue, visit PawDoc’s original recap.
Life-Changing Care for 20 Italian Greyhounds