Oscar the dog, found last week in trash bin, recovering from surgery

A miniature poodle that was found in a garbage bin in Pacific Spirit Regional Park last week, who rescuers have named Oscar, is on the road to recovery. 

After receiving surgery for a dislocated hip and fractured elbow, Oscar's veterinarian said he will likely make a full recovery. 

"We should not anticipate him to have any significant long-term problems," said Michael King, veterinary surgeon at Canada West. 

King called Oscar a "sweet little dog" who is friendly with people and an easy patient. 

"He's become quite a fan favourite very quickly." 

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Rescued poodle Oscar out of surgery

6 days ago

Duration 1:06

Oscar, a miniature poodle found injured in a garbage can on April 3, is recovering after surgery. The dog was named after Oscar the Grouch — the Sesame Street puppet who lived in a garbage can. He was placed into the care of the Squamish and Neighbourhood Animal Partnership and Protection Society.

King said in addition to his hip and elbow injuries, Oscar had several broken ribs. He said the injuries are consistent with blunt force injuries, such as being hit by a car. 

Oscar was found last Wednesday by Terry Sparrow while on a walk on the Camosun Trail with his fiance Krista Brisk. 

"It was horrifying to see a dog left like that," he said to CBC at the time. 

Sparrow said Oscar was in "terrible" shape when they found him, and was not making any noise and could not walk. 

The couple brought him to a vet the next morning and found a temporary home for him.

Injured toy poodle recovering after being dumped in garbage bin at Vancouver park

9 days ago

Duration 1:48

The discovery of an injured dog dumped in a garbage can at a popular Vancouver park has sent shockwaves through the city's community of dog lovers. As Michelle Gomez reports, it's unclear how the toy poodle wound up there.

Oscar has since been living in North Vancouver with Laurie Schildt, a volunteer with the Squamish Neighborhood Animal Partnership and Protection Society. 

It is unknown how Oscar ended up in the garbage. The RCMP told CBC News last week it is aware of the incident and is investigating. 

King said Oscar can return back to his foster home by Friday, and will likely recover from surgery in the next few months.