Oklahoma City – A small, severely injured dog named Mango was found shot and left on the side of a road on Tuesday. A witness who stopped to help called Misty Wilson, a registered veterinary technician and founder of Angel Fund OKC, a nonprofit that provides veterinary care for animals in need.
Immediate rescue and assessment
Wilson arrived within minutes of the call and took Mango into her care. “She had obvious bullet holes, and we could tell she was shot and discarded,” Wilson said. At the time of intake, the dog weighed only 12 pounds, less than half of the expected 26‑27 pounds for a healthy animal of her breed.
Wilson, who has 25 years of experience as a veterinary technician, described Mango’s condition as chronic and long‑term. “She’s extremely emaciated; she has no muscle – this is chronic. This has been going on for months,” she explained. The lack of muscle tissue makes any sedation for medical procedures especially risky, because the heart is also a muscle that can be compromised.
Stabilization efforts
The Angel Fund OKC team is currently stabilizing Mango with careful, small feedings and monitoring her vital signs. Because of her fragile state, even routine procedures carry significant risk. “Any time you sedate those animals, it’s super scary,” Wilson noted.
Wilson emphasized that the dog’s injuries are extensive and will require ongoing veterinary care. The nonprofit is seeking donations to cover the cost of treatment, which includes wound care, nutritional support, and possible surgeries.
Seeking answers and a forever home
In addition to medical care, Wilson is asking the public for any information about Mango’s medical history or the individual responsible for the shooting. “If I knew that this dog was suffering and needed medical attention, then you almost look beyond what they’ve done, and you do what’s right for the dog,” she said. “When you don’t have any answers, you just have to start guessing.”
Wilson’s ultimate goal is to see Mango fully recover and be placed in a loving, permanent home. She encourages anyone who wishes to help to donate directly to the Angel Fund OKC campaign for Mango’s treatment.
How to help
Donations can be made through the Angel Fund OKC website. All contributions go toward veterinary supplies, medication, and the specialized care Mango requires.
Wilson’s work with Angel Fund OKC reflects a broader community effort to protect vulnerable animals and provide them with the care they need, especially when they fall victim to cruelty.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
