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Sick Puppy With Soul Of A Lion, ‘She Is Happy, She Is Loved, She Is Recovering’

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
| January 31, 2025

In a Bronx, New York, apartment complex, a tenant recently spotted an unsettling sight—a frail, undernourished puppy aimlessly wandering the hallways. Concerned by the pup’s skeletal frame and weak demeanor, the woman felt compelled to act. Upon closer inspection, she realized the young dog was in desperate need of help. The brown and white puppy, later identified as Baby Gina, was clearly lost and struggling to survive. Without hesitation, the tenant reached out to Second Chance Rescue, an organization known for its dedication to saving animals in distress.

NYC Second Chance Rescue/Facebook

Once alerted, the rescue team quickly mobilized to bring Baby Gina to safety. A Facebook post detailing her condition at the time described her as severely malnourished, unable to keep food down, and visibly weak. Her ribs were prominent beneath her thin coat, highlighting the extent of her neglect.

With immediate medical intervention necessary, rescuers put together a treatment plan, hoping it would be enough to stabilize her fragile health. “There are so many unknowns,” the organization shared in an emotional update. “We are just praying she can pull through. She is just a baby.”

News of her rescue quickly spread online, drawing thousands of concerned comments from people eager to see her recover. Her story even made it onto a local news broadcast, sparking an outpouring of donations to support her medical care.

The overwhelming response was a testament to Baby Gina’s ability to inspire kindness. “Gina is so grateful to be surrounded by so much love,” Second Chance Rescue wrote in an update, moved by the outpouring of support.

Currently, Baby Gina remains in recovery at the rescue facility, slowly regaining her strength. With every passing day, she is showing more signs of improvement, and her personality is beginning to shine.

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Her caregivers are making sure she has everything she needs—including a growing collection of cozy sweaters to keep her warm as she continues to put on weight. With her resilience and the continued support of the community, Baby Gina’s future looks brighter than ever. In time, she will leave the hospital behind and, hopefully, find herself in the loving forever home she deserves.

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