When rescuers were alerted to dogs being mistreated in an illegal shelter, they rushed to the location, determined to help. Upon arrival, the team was heartbroken by the dreadful conditions. The dogs were frail, malnourished, and kept on chains or confined in cramped cages. Many had suffered so badly that they succumbed to infectious diseases, crossing the Rainbow Bridge before rescue arrived. Those who survived had long lost hope for a life of happiness and freedom.
Among them was a resilient mother dog named Shinna. As soon as she spotted the rescuers, Shinna approached them, her tail wagging, and gently kissed their hands as if pleading for her puppies’ safety. Though she was severely neglected and underweight, with a bloated belly and bare patches on her back, Shinna’s eyes sparkled with hope as she looked at the rescuers. She could sense that kind humans had finally come to their aid.
Moved by her trust, the rescuers immediately provided food for all the dogs, vowing to give them a new beginning. The caged dogs looked up with gratitude as they ate, feeling the comfort of a proper meal for the first time in ages. The rescued dogs were taken into local shelters, and Shinna, along with her four puppies, found a temporary home with a foster family. For the first time, Shinna felt relief, knowing her puppies were now safe and cared for.
Her foster family took Shinna and her pups to the vet for a full medical checkup. Thankfully, the puppies were in good health, but Shinna’s journey wasn’t over—she was diagnosed with heartworm and needed to build her strength before beginning treatment.
In her new foster home, Shinna was showered with affection and nutritious food, and she showed her gratitude by kissing their hands at every opportunity. Her love and devotion to her puppies during their difficult days had protected them from trauma. Now, the little ones explored their new environment with curiosity, playing joyfully under their foster family’s watchful care.
As time passed, the puppies thrived and eventually found forever homes with families who adored them. Shinna, seeing her babies safe and happy, found strength in their joy and in the love her foster family gave her.
After five months, Shinna completed her treatment, healthier and stronger than ever. She captured the heart of a kind man who adopted her, fulfilling her long-held dream of a loving family. Shinna blossomed into a stunning, healthy dog with a beautiful, glossy coat. Surrounded by love, she finally experienced the happiness she had always hoped for.
Merida is a senior who was found abandoned in a backyard with her sibling who had passed away. She was left to fend for herself as an 11-year-old with diabetes. Thankfully, Kanoa Rescue Foundation stepped in to save her, but she still needs your help!
We have so much gratitude for animal rescuers who go above and beyond to save lives. Without them, this story wouldn’t have been possible. The entire dog family now has homes and families who love them. We couldn’t be happier!
Toledo, United States.
