Brady has been used like a rag doll for the local children, who beat, kicked, and stoned his frail body.
The horrendous actions covered him with endless bruises,
which ultimately led to the massive tumor that swallows his face more and more every day.
Weighing in at just a mere 10 pounds, poor Brady has spent his days dragging the tumor that is half the size of his already tiny figure.
Each day he was forced to wander the streets enduring the ridicule and disgust from the people
who saw him as just another unwanted and dirty stray.
As of now, the tumor has begun to push into his eye socket, so he will need lots of testing and a very complicated surgery.
He is far too weak to go under anesthesia for such a long surgery.
That being said, he will need intensive therapy and treatment to gain his strength back.
And, depending on the removal, he may require additional chemotherapy.
Brady is doing ok. He eats using the right side of his mouth, and his appetite is great.
This little guy really wants to live – he’s energetic and continuously wags his tail.
He’s estimated to be under one years old.
Sadly, the tumor on his face is suspected to be cancerous as it is hard and quite large: about 10-12 centimeters (4-5 inches).
He’s also severely malnourished.
Brady is in ok spirits. He is no longer hungry or cold. He is no longer alone.
We are waiting for the animal hospital to open tomorrow in order to schedule Brady for X-rays and a biopsy.
Lots of prayers needed for Brady. Surgery may happen today. More updates to come.
The 5+ pound mass taking over his face is OFFICIALLY REMOVED 🙌
Brady has been assigned a warm incubator bed. The staff is checking on him every hour.
He’s on IV fluids and lots of medications. At a minimum, he’ll be staying at this hospital for the next 5 nights.
Tomorrow marks two weeks since Brady arrived in Istanbul and had surgery.
He is much healthier and has a comfortable new life. THANK YOU to everyone who made this a reality 🙏🙏🙏