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Five-year-old Pomeranian-mix “Papi” was critically injured in a
three-alarm fire in Lawrence, Mass. on June 21 and now—after two weeks
of care at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston and major
reconstructive surgery—doctors are hopeful he will recover.
Papi was rushed to Angell in critical condition just after the
fire. He was admitted the Emergency & Critical Care Unit, where
doctors administered pain medicine and oxygen. “He was in very
rough shape when he first arrived, with burned skin on his back and
nose and even inside of his mouth,” said Angell’s Dr. Kiko Bracker.
Papi suffered from second and third degree burns along nearly
his entire backside. He underwent major surgery on July 10 to
remove dead tissue from his back and ears, as well as the removal of
his tail (which was so damaged it could not be saved). He will need at
least one more surgery in order to heal completely.
Donations Sought to Offset Papi’s Care
The cost of Papi’s care will likely exceed $10,000. An
anonymous donor has already stepped forward with a gift of $6,000 to
offset the care. The MSPCA-Angell is raising money for its Pet
Care Assistance program, which in part is used to provide financial
aid to families whose animals need emergency, intermediate and
critical care at Angell. Readers who would like to donate to help Papi
and animals like him can click here.
Multiple Surgeries Required
Dr. Mike Pavletic of Angell’s surgery department performed the
most recent two-hour surgery to remove the dead skin from Papi’s body.
According to Dr. Pavletic, Papi has a long road ahead. “The challenge
with Papi is that most of his body is covered in second and third
degree burns—he’s lost a lot of tissue. The goal of surgery was to use
whatever healthy skin he has left to close the gaps. I’m confident
it’s gone as well as possible—but he’ll need at least one more
procedure after this one.
Dr. Pavletic expects Papi’s next surgery to happen within the
next couple of weeks. He will also need a third procedure to repair a
damaged ankle, which if left untreated will make it difficult and
painful for him to walk.
Papi’s owner, Jackelyn Graciano of Lawrence, is desperate to
get her dog back, even as she herself is recovering from stab wounds
she received in the attack that preceded the fire. “This is an
extremely difficult time for me and for my family—and I cannot imagine
life without Papi.”
The veterinary team is eager to complete Papi’s surgeries so
they can return him to his owner, where he can continue to recover.
Charges Pending for Suspect
According to the Lawrence Police Dept, Graciano was stabbed by
Yohanna Estrella, 34, who then set a fire to the residence. Estrella
is facing charges spanning arson, assault and battery on a household
member and battery with a dangerous weapon with the intent to murder.
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