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Commuting Woman Spots Lost 3-Legged Puppy, Vanishes When She Pulls Over

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
| February 1, 2024

In a world where heartbreak and sadness often seem to dominate the headlines, it’s always refreshing to come across a story that restores our faith in humanity. This is the story of Lucky, a three-legged dog, and the kind-hearted woman who found him and took him in, giving him a second chance at life. On her way to work one day, this compassionate woman came across a three-legged puppy limping near some trash cans, seemingly searching for food to satisfy his hunger. The dog had a red rope tied around one of his back legs and was clearly struggling to move. Unable to forget about the puppy, she returned to the same spot after work, but he was nowhere to be found.

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Three days later, she unexpectedly discovered the puppy again, this time by the roadside. With a cardboard box in hand, she scooped up the frightened little pup and took him home with her. It was clear that one of his hind legs had been broken and was swollen from prolonged friction with the ground. Concerned about the possibility of infection, she carefully cleaned the wound with iodine, all the while comforting the puppy she aptly named Lucky. The next step was to take him to the veterinarian for a thorough check-up. The vet determined that the puppy was only two months old and that his leg injury had been neglected for quite some time. Thankfully, the injury could be treated with the proper medication.

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Determined to nurse Lucky back to health, the woman prepared a nutritious meal of broccoli, chicken breast, and tomatoes for his lunch. Lucky’s injured leg was lifted off the ground, and it was clear that he was hesitant to put any weight on it. But with time, patience, and love, the woman knew that Lucky would eventually heal.

Every day before heading to work, she would apply medicine to Lucky’s wound. Although the pain made him howl and struggle, he began to show signs of improvement. He even took a liking to the nutritional paste she offered him, licking it up with enthusiasm. As Lucky began to settle into his new home, he quickly bonded with the woman’s other dog, becoming more lively and active. A week after his rescue, Lucky was taken to the vet once again for vaccinations, this time with a newfound spark in his eyes.

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Under the loving care of his new mom, Lucky’s life has been completely transformed. He now lives happily and joyfully. In a world that can sometimes seem broken, it’s heartwarming stories like these that remind us of the goodness that still exists. Lucky’s tale is a shining example of how the kindness of one person can make a world of difference in the life of an innocent creature.

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