It is hard to believe how much a poor animal can endure until he receives a helping hand. The truth is that the miserable condition of some specimens is primarily due to the abandonment and abuse to which they are subjected.
When he was found, Alex was a very weak dog. He lived on the brink of survival, feeding on branches and stones, but was fortunately saved.
Since then, the quadruped has recovered remarkably. But maybe the best part of his story is that he finally found an adoptive mother!
Discover his story below:
“When I met him, Alex was very weak, but what drew me to him was his frightened, penetrating gaze,” said Diane Lundeen.
“I saw a scared, costly dog that needed help, and it had to happen quickly,” said Deanna Theis, assistant director at the Southern Animal Foundation.
“To see him in the picture is something, but to see him, in reality, is extremely emotional. When I met him, I could not control my tears and feel very sad for him “, said the woman. “I hugged him, kissed him on the head, and told him everything was fine now.”
“He hesitated to leave the transport cage alone. But when he finally came out, he immediately licked my hand and started wagging his tail. “
An X-ray revealed that this dog’s stomach was full of stones and twigs.
Emergency surgery was needed to save her stomach. The dog, which weighed only 20 kilograms, needed a fairly long recovery period.
After a few days of intensive care, Alex was transferred to Diane, the adoptive mother of two other dogs. “She gained 10 kilograms in the first weeks since she was in my care. All signs show that he will recover very quickly. “
The dog, who until recently ate stones to survive, today can declare himself happy with his new life.
“I woke up with him in my bed, my head resting lightly on my chest. He loves his brother and sister very much. He maintains peace in the family, so if things escalate between the other two dogs, Alex intervenes. “
Despite all the suffering he has faced in the past, Alex is very happy today with his brothers and his adoptive mother. Fortunately, someone opened not only the door of the house but also the door of his heart to show this hard-tried dog what love means.
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