“Fiyero” Brought to Angell Animal Medical Center November 10
BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2025 – The MSPCA-Angell is seeking information about the owner of a stray dog who was found emaciated in Boston on November 10.
The miniature poodle mix—known as Fiyero in the MSPCA-Angell Boston Adoption Center—is believed to be about three-years-old. It is not known how long he was on the streets.
“Fiyero’s background at this point is kind of a mystery,” explained MSPCA-Angell Vice President of Animal Protection, Mike Keiley. “All we know right now is that he was found outside and was incredibly skinny when he was brought to our care, which is obviously concerning. He was also very matted.”
On the nine-point score used to assess a dog’s weight, with one being emaciated and nine being obese, Angell Animal Medical Center veterinarians assessed Fiyero as a one.
“Fortunately, Fiyero’s with us now, so we’ll be able to get him to a healthier weight while we work to find out how he came to be in such bad shape,” he added.
Questions Abound
MSPCA-Angell Law Enforcement is working with Boston Animal Control to find Fiyero’s owner.
“Someone said they found Fiyero on Geneva Ave. in Dorchester,” elaborated Keiley. “It’s possible that he has owners out there who are frantic to find him. It’s also possible that his owners are the reason that he was so skinny when he came in.”
“We just don’t know anything at this point, but we have a close working relationship with Boston Animal Control through the [Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support] coalition, so I’m confident that we’ll be able to figure out Fiyero’s story, especially if we’re able to get help from the public.”
The MSPCA-Angell asks that anyone with information contact MSPCA-Angell Law Enforcement by phone at (617) 522-6008 or (800) 628-5808 or online at mspca.org/tip.
“While our Law Enforcement team works to learn Fiyero’s background, our shelter and clinic are trying to nurse him back to health,” Keiley added. “The MSPCA-Angell is unique in that we’re able to tackle all of these things at once, so I’m grateful that Fiyero was brought to us.”
A Long Road to Recovery
The MSPCA-Angell estimates that Fiyero’s treatment and recovery will take several weeks, during which he will be in the MSPCA-Angell’s Larson Kelly Community Clinic in Boston.
“The first week an emaciated animal is with us is critical,” detailed Keiley. “We have to slowly feed them under close supervision to get them back to a healthy weight in order to avoid something called Refeeding Syndrome.”
“Right now, we’re focused on his healing, but we’ll reassess in a few days to determine next steps. It’s likely that he’ll need to be in a foster home for a few weeks before he’ll be ready for adoption.”
The MSPCA-Angell is in need of foster homes for dogs. Those interested in fostering can learn more at mspca.org/foster.
“Fiyero spent a couple days in the emergency room at Angell before he was moved to the clinic, so the cost of caring for him is quickly adding up,” said Keiley, who estimated the organization will spend several thousand dollars treating the young dog. “And this is coming at a time when our resources have already been stretched caring for hundreds of animals in our shelters.”
Those who would like to donate to help offset the cost of Fiyero’s care are asked to give at mspca.org/fiyero.
“We’re always thankful for the support we get from the community, and we’re hopeful that they’ll step up and help us continue caring for animals in need like Fiyero.”
