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Drenched Dog Hobbles After Guy When No One Cared To Stop

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
| August 20, 2024

A young man encountered a shivering dog with an injured leg abandoned in the cold rain. The sight was truly heartbreaking. The poor animal had been left in a cardboard box by the roadside. When he noticed people approaching, he limped over, desperately seeking help. No one stopped to assist him until the man and his friend. Despite his obvious pain and fear, the dog seemed to understand that these strangers were good people. His previous owner must have been heartless to leave him in such a vulnerable state, especially with a serious disability.

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The dog was trembling, not just from the chill but from terror and discomfort. Without hesitation, he was taken to a vet for a thorough examination. The X-rays confirmed the worst: the dog was born with a congenital defect that left him missing bone in one of his legs. Additionally, he had issues with the bone marrow in his hind legs.

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To make matters worse, the vet revealed that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Despite all these challenges, the dog remained calm and cooperative, as if he had resigned himself to his fate. But his rescuers weren’t ready to give up on him.

He was given the name Bear, symbolizing the strength and resilience they hoped he would find in his new life. After the vet visit, Bear was brought home, where he received the care and attention he so desperately needed.

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By day 10, Bear began to show signs of recovery. His playful side emerged, especially when interacting with his new human friend. It was heartwarming to see him enjoying life despite all he had been through. Bear’s energy and spirit were returning, and he seemed to be embracing his new circumstances with enthusiasm.

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Now, Bear is thriving, surrounded by love and devotion, and shares a close bond with his new dad. Although he will limp for the rest of his life, it doesn’t stop him from walking—or even running—with joy. The pain and suffering inflicted by his previous owner now seem like a distant memory. Bear has shown remarkable resilience, greeting each day with a wagging tail and a playful spirit.

She Could Barely Walk or Breathe When Rescuers Found Her
She Could Barely Walk or Breathe When Rescuers Found Her

Rescuers swooped in, but when they got the pup into their care, she had lost the use of her back legs, was struggling to breathe, and weighed just around 20 pounds.

Bear has truly found the happy life he deserves, and we couldn’t be happier for this pup’s rescue! Thank you to his new dad for giving Bear a wonderful new life.

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