For stray animals, finding food, water and shelter is always a challenge. They must navigate the busy world around them, all on their own.
One dog had been trying to find food when he was hit by a car. Because he had no human to care for him, all he could do was suffer alone.
The injured dog found an old abandoned house. He lay in the same spot in the dirty old house for five days, crying out for help or for death to come swiftly. His pain was unimaginable.
Finally, someone heard the dog crying and made some calls. A local rescuer arrived at the house and couldn’t believe how much the poor pup was struggling.
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The local rescuer stepped up and decided he would take the dog into his care despite his grave condition.
What amazed the rescuer was how much pain the dog was in and how long he had gone without food and water… yet when he was loaded into the vehicle, he looked up at the kind man and smiled.
Despite so much pain and uncertainty, the dog understood that he now had a real fighting chance.
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Once they arrived at the vet, the dog tested positive for blood parasites. Luckily, these could be addressed with medication.
But the vet and staff were understandably overwhelmed by the dog’s inability to move. Tests revealed that the dog had significant nerve damage and it was unclear if he would ever walk again.
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The local rescuer and vet staff teamed up to help the deserving dog. Physical therapy was his best option. If they got his body moving, his nerve damage could improve.
Through the use of a sling, the vet staff and volunteers work hard to help the dog build up his body again. And the brave little canine warrior loves every minute of it.
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While all this hard work takes a toll on the dog’s body, he doesn’t mind. He’s strong-willed and so sweet. He also isn’t used to humans paying attention to him. He finally feels special because he’s always been special!
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To say he was at the brink of death is an understatement. He would have perished alone in that old house but now he is surrounded by kind people, excellent medical care, and all the food and water he needs.
His future looks bright! Every day he makes more and more progress and the vet is certain he will walk again.
To see his amazing rescue and transformation, scroll on down.
Let’s give a shoutout to the brave dog, his rescuer, and the vet and his staff. They do all of these amazing things for animals out of the kindness of their hearts!
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12 Things You’re Doing That Your Dog Hates:
For most people, dogs are not just our pets, they are our family members. When you bring a dog into your life, things just seem to get a lot more exciting.
There’s few things that are better than coming home after a long day of work and having your beloved furbaby happily greet you at the door.
While we love our pups and they love us back unconditionally, there are a few “annoying habits” that our dogs may not really like.
U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Isaiah J. Soliz
Here are 12 pet peeves that many dogs have, according to Bright Side:
Hugging- While it’s hard to resist giving our pups a big squeeze, many dogs feel restricted and consider it a controlling act.
Using words more than body language- Of course, dogs can understand a select few words, but we all know that they can’t comprehend every single thing we are saying. Because of this, dogs tend to watch our body language to understand what we are trying to tell them.
Patting their heads– Similar to the hugging, many dogs don’t like when their personal space is invaded. Most would prefer being pet on their back or even scratched behind their ears.
Keeping eye contact– Looking straight into a dog’s eyes without blinking, especially a dog you don’t know, may come across as an act of assertion or dominance. If you’re meeting a new dog for the first time, it’s important not to make strong eye contact right off the bat.
Lacking rules and structure- Since it’s not always easy for dogs and humans to communicate with each other with words, it’s important for them to have rules and structure so that they can feel more comfortable in a routine and have trust in you.
Keeping them on a tight leash- If you hold the leash too tightly, it can make the pup feel stressed or uneasy.
Not letting them explore and smell- The majority of dogs love to see the world around them instead of being cooped up inside all day. They enjoy sniffing around and visiting new places. Keeping them inside and not letting them explore could make them feel depressed or isolated.
Forcing them to interact with dogs/people they don’t like- Putting your dog in an uncomfortable position can end up badly for either them, or for the dog/person that they feel uncomfortable around. Even if your dog is not aggressive, they may act in a defensive manner if they’re forced to be near someone they don’t want to interact with.
Being tense- Pets are very good at sensing our moods and feelings, so if we are tense and stressed, our dogs may start to feel that way too.
Being boring- Dogs are energetic, playful animals and love to have some excitement in their lives. They can feel lonely easily if left home alone all day, so it’s important to show them attention and play with them whenever you get the chance.
Exposing them to strong smells- A dog’s smell is nearly 40 times greater than ours, so certain fragrances like air fresheners or cleaning sprays that may not affect us, could really bother them. Make sure to keep things like this a good distance from them.
Bathing them- While not all dogs dread bath time, many of them do. Using a slip-resistant mat at the bottom of the tub could help them feel more comfortable. The temperature of the water should be lukewarm, not too hot and not too cold.
U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III
Of course, our dogs will love us unconditionally no matter what, but paying attention to the things that bother them could help strengthen the relationship you share with them even more!
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