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Underweight Dog Collapses In The Middle Of The Road, Gets Rescued, And Is Now Living Her Best Life

Damjan
by Damjan
18 Jul 2023

That someone would decide to leave a puppy behind is unquestionably devastating. Numerous upsetting testimonies have surfaced, showing dogs that were found in horrific situations, abandoned to fend for themselves, and experiencing near-death situations.

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The caring individuals who are prepared to give these creatures a second chance and the love they truly deserve can be found among these heartbreaking stories. One such dog is currently preparing to embark on a profoundly joyful journey just a week after being found malnourished and abandoned.

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A dog named Hope was discovered on the side of the road on June 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The exhausted dog was seen by onlookers emerging from the surrounding woods before collapsing in the middle of a busy roadway, completely spent and unable to cross.

According to a Facebook post, concerned neighbors acted quickly to stop traffic, ensure the dog was safe, and guide her to the sidewalk. The dog was so terribly underweight and thin that they had to provide her with food.

The dog's chances of survival were questioned by the police when they arrived. However, a kind neighbor named Rachel appeared as a guardian angel, stepping forward to care for the dog named Hope.

Hope was immediately taken to Cascade Animal Hospital by Rachel, who vowed to do everything she could to save her.

The dog collapsed in the middle of a busy roadway, fully exhausted and unable to cross the road

The dog collapsed in the middle of a busy roadway, fully exhausted and unable to cross the road
Facebook/Hope for Hope – An Abandoned Dog in Grand Rapids
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Hope's veterinarians at the hospital assessed that she had a chance of survival and provided some information about her traumatic history. She had gone through several litters until her owners cruelly abandoned her after deciding she was useless, leading them to believe that she had probably been used as a breeding dog.

Sadly, Hope had no microchip, and it was estimated that she was roughly seven years old.

The dog was so terribly underweight that they had to give her food

The dog was so terribly underweight that they had to give her food
Facebook/Hope for Hope – An Abandoned Dog in Grand Rapids
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A Facebook page called "Hope for Hope" was created to regularly update followers on the dog's progress in order to reassure concerned parties. Hope underwent a number of examinations and procedures at the emergency hospital, where her condition began to show signs of improvement and her vital signs remained stable.

Hope for Hope post:

Hope for Hope post:
Hope for Hope

Hope continued to display signs of perseverance despite her fragility, and the hospital expressed amazement at her astonishing growth in a report issued on June 4. She gradually regained her strength while being surrounded by love and attentive care.

Hope's recovery made tremendous strides in the days that followed, and both her health and disposition steadily improved.

The Facebook group joyfully announced the most encouraging news

The Facebook group joyfully announced the most encouraging news
Hope for Hope

The Facebook group was anxiously awaiting the most recent update, and yesterday they joyfully announced the most encouraging news. Apparently, Hope had made a remarkable recovery, reaching a state of well-being that allowed her to say goodbye to the hospital and begin her journey to a new home.

In a touching turn of events, Rachel, the kind neighbor who first stepped forward to save Hope, decided to adopt her.

Watch the amazing moment below

Hope began a new chapter in her life when she found Rachel as her forever human. Hope had a "perfect first night and day" in her new home, and the change was met with warmth and joy beyond description.

She relaxed peacefully on her comfortable bed and started getting to know the other animals in the house, creating a welcoming environment! 

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