Dog Given Narcan After Suspected Drug Overdose In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — A small poodle was given a dose of Narcan after being found unresponsive next to a person in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood this week.

According to the Pennsylvania SPCA, the incident unfolded Monday.

The SPCA got a call from the Blue Pearl Emergency Hospital about a dog that was believed to be suffering a drug overdose.

The dog, now named Toodles, was administered Nrcan after veterinary staff was told his owner would "share" drugs with the dog, the SPCA said.

After being given Narcan, Toodles became responsive.

"It is unimaginable what would have happened if Toodles hadn't been taken to a veterinarian," the SPCA said. "But, thanks to the quick work of the Good Samaritans, and the lifesaving work of Blue Pearl, Toodles is alive today."

Toodles is now in the care of the SPCA.

The SPCA said Toodles has "miraculously made a full recovery."

"And, he is just about the sweetest pup around," the SPCA said. "Everyone loves him. But our hearts still break for all that he has been through."

Philadelphia Police to take care of the person who was found alongside the dog, the SPCA said.

The SPCA is asking the public to consider donating as part of its $5 Friday initiative to support their mission to help animals such as Toodles.

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