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She Won’t Leave The Box In Case Her Owner Returns, So Woman Sits Beside Her

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| April 3, 2024

When compassionate individuals saw a pup in a cardboard box at a landfill, they were appalled by the thought of her being heartlessly abandoned. They promptly contacted animal rescue services, who hurried to the scene, only to find the dog unwilling to leave the box, seemingly waiting for her former owners to return. The rescuers observed that the dog had been in the box for about three days and was in dire straits. She lacked fur, her skin was severely damaged, and untreated wounds covered her body. Her eyes were nearly sealed shut and appeared highly irritated.

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Realizing the urgency of her condition, the rescuers took her to a veterinarian, where she was extensively examined. The vets were deeply moved by her plight, diagnosing her with near-total blindness and a serious ear infection. She exhibited pronounced swelling across her body, including her head and limbs, and inflammation in her reproductive region.

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Before administering the necessary medications, they fed her a nourishing meal, which she eagerly consumed, showing her immediate gratitude. Laboratory tests revealed her past as a breeding dog, who was then discarded when she was no longer useful. Determined to reverse her trauma, the veterinary team committed to providing the best care, starting with eye surgery to address her vision issues and treating her damaged skin.

Feeling the compassion and care being offered, the pup’s spirits lifted remarkably. She began to wag her tail joyously at anyone passing by her enclosure, quickly showing signs of recovery. Her skin condition improved, the swelling subsided, and, most impressively, she regained her sight fully.

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It was a joyful moment when a loving family, having heard her story, decided to adopt her, giving her the name Sofi and a chance for a new beginning. Now, Sofi lives happily, cherished by her new family and enjoying companionship with her canine sibling in a home filled with love and care.

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