The Poor Street Puppy Was So Starved He Couldn’t Walk, And Now He Is Healthy And Happy
When a starving puppy was found lying in the mud on a street in India, his chances looked painfully slim. He could barely move, but he still managed a small wag of his tail when help finally arrived.
Animal Aid Unlimited stepped in and rushed the little dog, later named Sparkle, to the hospital. What they found was heartbreaking, a puppy so weak and underfed that even standing up seemed impossible, and his recovery would take time, care, and a lot of patience.
But Sparkle had more fight in him than anyone expected, and his story only gets better from there.
Sparkle was found on the street.
He was starved and so weak he couldn't even walk.
People from Animal Aid Unlimited came to help him.
They gently picked him up.
But Sparkle needed more than just good food.
He was so sensitive that it seemed like love was as important to him as food itself, and we wondered if his condition could have improved without it. He didn’t stand for quite a few days, and when he did, he seemed to be propelled by his will to give love.
He was given a proper medical exam. The vets concluded that the puppy probably had canine distemper. He was given antibiotics to fight secondary infections.
A survey released by Mars Petcare India indicates that India has the highest rate of relinquishment among countries like the United States, China, and Germany, with an estimated 79.9 million homeless cats and dogs living in shelters or on the streets.
Sparkle’s “love was as important as food” story also echoes the horribly matted homeless cocker spaniel who became three pounds lighter after meticulous grooming.
The poor thing had no coordination or strength to stand.
Things started to turn around once he got steady care and plenty of food.
With good food and much love, the dog's condition started to improve.
On day 7, he started physiotherapy.
And soon, he made his first unassisted steps.
Sparkle is now happy and healthy.
Thanks to the kind people from Animal Aid Unlimited, who gave him a lot of love, he is on the road to full recovery.
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Sparkle's bravery is inspiring to watch. The progress he made in just a few weeks is amazing. However, it wouldn't have been possible without the love and care he received from the people of Animal Aid Unlimited.
We wish him all the best and hope he will find a loving home. We also hope the charity will continue to do such good work.
Sparkle's recovery is the kind that sticks with you.
After reading about Sparkle’s starvation recovery, see how a black stray dog walked into Dayse Ferreira’s vet clinic alone.
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