Old And Wounded Street Dog Found By Rescuers Fights Tooth And Nail For A Better Life
Animal Aid Unlimited got a call about a street dog in desperate shape, and the rescue quickly turned into a race against time.
Once the volunteers reached him, they pulled him out, wrapped him in a warm towel, and rushed him to the organization’s animal hospital. There, veterinarians found more than one injury, including a wound near his jaw, and moved quickly to clean and treat him.
What happened next showed just how much fight this old dog still had left.
The poor dog was found standing in this narrow sewer
Warning: The image is blurred due to the severe nature of the wound
Finally, he's out of the filthy water and the danger of further infection
Wrapped in a cozy towel, the rescuer and the wounded dog are on their way to the animal hospital
That rescue came just in time.
The medical staff moved quickly to assess the situation
The dog just looks so weak. He doesn't even have enough energy to whimper from pain.
The doctors from AAU administered medicated powder on the dog's open wound to help with the removal of maggots.
The team had to cover the wounds with gauze and wait 24 hours until they could remove the maggots one by one.
Like the young puppy whose life was destroyed, this dying dog barely opened its eyes until help restored hope.
They had to cover the wounds with gauze and wait 24 hours until they could remove the maggots one by one.
As if the old dog's condition wasn't bad enough, he was also dehydrated. The vet had to give him an IV drip to treat him.
Even then, the recovery was only just beginning.
The dog stayed in the kennel for the duration of his recovery. AAU volunteers named him Shabaash!
His name means "wow" or "wonderful!" After two weeks, the doctors once again checked on Shabaash's wounds and were pleasantly surprised that the old dog was healing rapidly.
They were proud of Shabaash for his willingness and determination to heal.
The volunteers believe that his fast recovery is a gift. The sweet, old boy doesn't shy away from receiving pets and cuddles from the many volunteers rooting for him!
Shabaash is sure to have the best life, better than the one he had when he lived on the streets.
Shabaash is sure to have the best life, better than the one he had when he lived on the streets.
Although Shabaash is old and in need of gentle care because of his arthritis, he will have a good life. He is surrounded by volunteers who will care for him and make sure nothing bad happens to him again.
Seeing the state Shabaash was in is heartbreaking. The pain and horror the dog endured are unimaginable. No dog or animal deserves to live that way.
It's a great thing that volunteers and organizations like AAU are there to help. We only wish good things for them and Shabaash!
Now he finally has a chance at the life he should have had all along.
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