For all of us that have beloved pets at home, it can be difficult to see any animal in pain - and, whenever we do, we just want to do everything and anything we can in order to make sure that it's okay.
Unfortunately, for animals all over the world, pain and suffering is just a part of everyday life. India, in particular, sees tens of thousands of wild and domestic animals injured or malnourished on the streets every year, and - without the proper resources available to them - many of them get sick and die.
Thankfully, though, there are groups and organisations that set out to help the critters and creatures that are unable to help themselves.
One of them is Animal Aid Unlimited, and last year they managed to save a feral dog that had got herself stuck in a drum of hot tar.
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In a post on their site, Animal Aid explained that they had found the poor mutt in Udaipur, India, and that she had been trapped in a drum of tar for several days. The viscous substance had been warmed by the pup's legs, and she'd become stuck in the drum as it dried.
"Animal Aid Unlimited’s rescue team found the sweet dog hyperventilating and terrified, trapped chest-deep in tar inside the drum. We think she may have gone inside the drum to get warm during the night, and that her own body heat had melted the tar which she then sank into and was unable to free herself from. When we found her she was no longer struggling and seemed to have completely given up all hope."
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There was nothing the rescuers could do for the dog while she was still on the street, and so a team of workers cut away part of the drum and brought it with them to their shelter. Once there, they spent an hour soaking the dog in vegetable oil in order to separate the tar from her fur. Eventually, they were able to get her out of the barrel.
Throughout the process, they brought her water to re-hydrate her and kept her calm as best they could.
Two more hours went by, during which time the team freed the dog from the barrel as delicately and as carefully as they could, being careful not to irritate her already-burnt skin.
At the end of the process, a miracle happened: the dog was able to stand up on her own.
After a healthy dose of TLC, the poor dog was rehabilitated back to health, and was able to recover without any lasting damage.
"We named the beautiful girl Asha, which means Hope in Hindi," the charity said.
For Asha, then, this story had a happy ending - but many other animals are not as lucky. This is why Animal Aid Unlimited continues to do such important work in India: to ensure that no more innocent creatures have to suffer, and that all animals are given a fighting chance at a good life.
In India, there is a significant problem with stray dogs - whether they be abused or simply left to fall to a variety of diseases and infections, these poor creatures are in dire need of care.
Unfortunately there are very few people out there who want to help, or who have the ability to help them. After all, some of their conditions are extremely serious, requiring urgent medical attention from skilled professionals. While you would think that an epidemic like this is incredibly difficult to resolve, there are some who are making a difference.
For instance, Animal Aid Unlimited have been doing some incredible work in India. The rescue centre is vital to the street animals living in Udaipur, Rajasthan, providing sanctuary, medical services, and life-long care if need be, for animals that are found injured or ill.
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They frequently save animals from the brink of death, with infected wounds that would only go on to fester and lead to a painful end. Recently, they found one dog on the street who - while he seemed to be relatively unharmed - desperately needed medical attention.
The dog, later named Roxy, was unconscious, and was completely unresponsive to the Animal Aid staff. Realising that he was unable to rise from this comatose state, they decided to gently lift him from the roadside and take him back to their sanctuary where he could get the medical attention he so urgently needed.
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After a quick examination, they found no sign of broken bones or obvious wounds externally, so their next step was to treat him for an internal injury. Treating him with a medicine that specifically targets and reduces swelling on the brain, they soon realised they had made the right call. He still didn't wake up the following day, but soon enough, he was back on his feet again.
By the third day of treatment, he was on his feet again, and the transformation is absolutely remarkable. The charity made a video showing how they found him, and how he later progressed, and there's a good chance that it will move you to tears. Just take a look at how invigorated and happy the little dog looks today, now that he's had the right support and treatment:
"Angels exists its true," one user commented on the video, while another said: "Good job guys thanks for savings this poor animals. God bless you."
Many of the comments on the YouTube video were positive because, well, how could they not be. It seems like Animal Aid are doing an amazing job in India at the moment - this isn't even the first time they've tracked the amazing transformation of one of the stray dogs they took into their care.
While stray dogs are a rarer sight in the United States, there are some countries in which it's fairly common to see them roam the streets without a home to call their own. When you are used to seeing them as pets, pampered at home and fawned over on walks, it can be quite a shock to see them scavenging for food in dark alleyways.
In India, there is a major issue with stray dogs at present, with the epidemic of street dogs causing problems for both humans and canines. Without the proper care and left in the wild, these dogs can end up suffering from all manner of diseases and ailments, including rabies. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 36% of the world's rabies deaths each year occur in India, mostly when children come into contact with infected dogs.
Thankfully, there are some people out there doing the good work to ensure that at least some of these strays find a home. Animal Aid Unlimited is a vital rescue centre for street animals in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, offering sanctuary and medical services for those that are ill or injured. Not only that - but they provide life-long care for the ones that need it.
Recently, workers from this charity saved a dog that was on the brink of death, ensuring that he can lead a much happier life. 'Jumper' was found outside in a plastic bag. Not only was he starving, but he could barely stand due to an extremely painful wound in his hip.
However, after the charity got a hold of him, he's doing a lot better - and after six weeks in their care, he looks like an entirely new dog.
"We got a call to rescue a very sick street puppy," the charity wrote in their post. "We found him hiding in a plastic bag, and the moment we touched the bag he screamed in pain."
"He was desperately hungry so we could coax him out with biscuits, but every time we tried to touch him he cried out. He had severe mange and a deep wound on his hip that was causing him the shooting pains every time he moved.
"This dear little boy was in so much pain and agitation, his worried eyes never relaxed for even a moment in the first several days after rescue."
While the video isn't easy to watch, it's worth it for the uplifting end:
The comments on the YouTube video echo the thoughts I'm sure we're all having about the people that made Jumper's recovery possible.
"The world needs more people like you," one wrote. "You guys are wonderful and amazing, I'm so happy for the dog that he survived," another added, while one user said: "Jumper is the cutest little thing. Thank you so much for saving this poor doggo... You are heros to all".
Now Jumper gets to live a happy life in a loving environment!
If there's one subject that's sure to enrage internet users, it's animal cruelty. People on social media are usually disgusted by even the suggestion that an animal has been hurt or left in pain, and so circulating footage of actual abuse is like dropping a lit match in a fireworks factory: a bad idea. If you want proof of this axiom, then look no further than the following example below. This week, social media users have had their collective hearts broken by a distressing clip of a dog which was abandoned by its owners, and who can be seen desperately trying to get back into their car.
The upsetting video was first uploaded by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals charity, who had discovered the footage from a CCTV camera from the town of Stoke-on-Trent in England, on the corner of Timor Grove and Pacific Road in Stoke. The incident took place at approximately 5 pm on Monday 17 December, and the video shows a Staffordshire bull terrier dog named Snoop being left behind by two people.
Commenting on the heartbreaking clip, RSPCA Inspector Natalie Perehovsky stated: "The footage has to be seen to be believed, it's just awful. To see the poor dog in such obvious distress jumping up at the car as it drives away it just heart-breaking. I can't understand how someone could do this. The vets scanned his microchip and we have traced two previous owners in the Birmingham area, but do not believe either are the current owners, and therefore not those responsible for abandoning the dog."
She added "One man can be seen clearly in the footage dumping the dog, and there is a second person in the driver seat of the car. I am very keen to hear from anyone who recognises the vehicle, the man or the dog. The veterinary staff have nicknamed the dog Snoop, and he is in good condition, thought to be two years old."
"He is a white Staffie with black marking, and is such a friendly, lovely boy. He's currently being cared for at a private boarding kennel where he will get all the care he needs whilst I investigate further. It's beggars belief that someone could abandon a dog like this at Christmas, but we are so thankful to the kind people who found Snoop sitting sadly in his bed, for taking him to the safety of vets straight away."
Thankfully, a helpful bystander discovered Scoop in his dog bed an hour after he'd been left behind, and brought him to a vet, who phoned RSPCA for help. The charity has now launched an investigation into the case, and are determined to find the dog's owner. If you or anyone else you know has any information to provide, then please contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999. Remember: a pet is for life, not just for Christmas.
A group of workers plucked what they thought was a frozen wild dog from the ice, heroically carrying it to a nearby vets for treatment - before realising all too late they had actually inadvertently rescued a wolf.
Workers in the Eastern European country of Estonia were working on the Sindi dam in the Parnu river when they came across the canine stuck in the icy water.
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Working diligently to free the frozen animal from what otherwise would have been certain death, one of the workers revealed how calm the animal was at the time, taking the animal in his lap to help to warm him up.
"We had to carry him over the slope. He weighed a fair bit," explained Rando Kartsepp, one of the men who discovered the animal in the ice. "He was calm, slept on my legs. When I wanted to stretch them, he raised his head for a moment," revealed the dam worker, which made the truth about the animal all the more shocking.
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When they took the animal to the nearby veterinarian's office, the professionals there expressed a degree of doubt as to what the animal was, but it was a hunter who confirmed it: the animal they'd rescued turned out to be a young wolf - believed to be a one-year-old male.
Tarvo Markson, who heads up the clinic where the wolf was taken, said the animal was suffering from severe hypothermia, adding that they put him in a cage as he recovered in case his aggression returned once his health improved.
"At first, he was so done in for he didn’t resist at all. We simply kept him in this room. But once he started to get an idea of the situation, I felt things might quickly take a turn for the dangerous. We got him into a cage."
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Once he had been nursed back to full health - a process that took little more than a day - the wolf was released back into the snow, fitted with a GPS tag to keep an eye on him.
The Estonian Union for the Protection of Animals (EUPA) say the wolf might have been suffering from low blood pressure from the ice when he was found - which would go some way toward explaining his docile nature.
EUPA also expressed their delight at the outcome of the tale, praising the vets as well as the workers for their hard work and kindness. "We are so happy for the outcome of the story, and wish to thank all the participants – especially these men who rescued the wolf and the doctors of the clinic who were not afraid to treat and nurture the wild animal," the animal rights group said.
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Estonia is home to hundreds of wolves, most of which stay away from humans. Back in 2018, wolves were voted the National Animal of Estonia, beating the beaver, badger, fox and hedgehog in the process.
When the 'Hope For Paws' team got this call, they were shocked. The LA-based charity helps to rescue homeless dogs and find them new homes, but after hearing about a dog who had been living in a garbage dump for 10 months, they knew they had their work cut out...
[post_page_title]The Garbage Site[/post_page_title]
When the 'Hope For Paws' team arrived at the place, they knew it was the exact same description they had been given. Somewhere here there was a dog in need of help, hiding amongst the garbage...
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Can you even spot the dog in the photo above? Because she is there, but this lovely dog was so poorly kept, covered in mange and mud, that you could barely recognize her as being a dog. The dog had been worn away and was extremely skinny for her breed, with no coat growing on her back to keep her warm on many parts of her body...
[post_page_title]Dog In The Trash[/post_page_title]
It was a pitiful sight to behold. The poor dog had been living in absolute garbage for ten months, probably after being abandoned by its owner.
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The dog they had been searching for looked absolutely dreadful. It was as if it was no longer a dog, with hardly any fur growing on its skin, and a number of problems with its health. The dog was a female, so they decided to call her Miley. Miley was aware that there were a number of humans around her, but she just lay there, weak and not bothering to move.
[post_page_title]Furless Paws[/post_page_title]
As the Hope For Paws team got closer, they could see that her paws and her stomach were completely furless in some places. How had Miley managed to survive here for so long?
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It was heart-breaking to know that this dog had been through such an ordeal and ended up living here. You could see from a distance that she had mange, but close up, it was even worse than they had initially believed. Miley needed medical treatment immediately - it was hard to tell what breed she was with all her fur gone.
[post_page_title]Bribing With Treats[/post_page_title]
It was hard trying to persuade any dog to leave their home with a bunch of human strangers, but for Miley, it was the worst thing possible. She didn't trust them, and even worse than that, she didn't have any desire to leave.
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Miley had become self-sufficient, and although she was starving, she had no idea what life would be like with humans. Miley had been living in that dump for almost a year, and leaving it after having lived there alone for so long was a terrifying thought to her. One of the team tried to coax her over with some tasty dog treats. But would she take the bait?
[post_page_title]Miley Takes The Bait[/post_page_title]
With her stomach rumbling and recognizing that yes, it was definitely food, Miley nibbled at the food before wolfing it down.
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Now they had gained Miley's trust, they decided to keep feeding her little bits of food before she changed her mind. It was vital to gain the dog's trust before just taking her away from her home because it would stop the dog from potentially getting scared and lashing out at one of the rescuers. The dogs have to feel that they are being cared for when they are rescued, and that will make it much easier to fit back into domestic life with human companions afterward.
[post_page_title]The Leash Comes Out[/post_page_title]
Dogs are a lot more obliging and will do as you wish if you have a dog lead on them, so it was vitally important that Miley felt comfortable with the team before they put a leash on her.
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First, the team decided it was best to show Miley the dog lead before, so they put it next to her so she could see it, and they could also see how he would react to it. That would make it easier to put on her afterward if she felt more comfortable with a new object by her. She ate a couple more treats, then it was time to put the lead on...
[post_page_title]The Rescue Begins[/post_page_title]
Miley had laid down again on her bed of trash, and it was becoming difficult to get her to sit up. All she wanted to do was lie down and sleep. To be honest, she really needed the rest.
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But Hope For Paws were determined to get her up and going, ready to pull her to safety and give her the medical attention she desperately needed. Now they had the leash on her, it was time to slowly convince Miley that she should come with them to safety. She was one of many dogs that have been rescued by the team on a regular basis.
[post_page_title]Not Budging At All[/post_page_title]
The moment the team gave a gentle tug on the leash, Miley was not happy. She recoiled with a slight aggression to her stance, that suggested she was not going with them.
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It appeared that this dog needed a little more attention and coaxing than they had initially believed. How were they going to get Miley out of this hideous place if she didn't want to go with them? It was a difficulty that the team had to solve. They decided to wait a few minutes, and let her lie down with the lead still on her.
[post_page_title]The Sudden Change[/post_page_title]
As Miley lay back down, one of the volunteers gave her a little affection by stroking her on her forehead. Immediately, the positive attention and love she felt from that completely melted her fears.
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This little act of compassion seemed to change Miley's mind. She warmed up to the rescuers, and almost became happy that they were there. The entire atmosphere of the rescue changed dramatically, from a difficult rescue mission with a dog that didn't want to leave, to a rescue mission where the only thing the dog desired was love and comfort from a human being.
[post_page_title]Leaving The Rubble[/post_page_title]
When one of the volunteers gave a gentle tug on the lead this time, she got up and walked with them, albeit very slowly. She was still very nervous about the entire situation.
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You can see the piles of rubble and trash that she had been living in, covered with copious amounts of dust. This had been her living environment for ten months. How any dog could manage to survive somewhere like that is beyond me. Miley deserved better, but she was still scared of what was to come, and when the team drifted too far from the dump, suddenly, she did this...
[post_page_title]The Scared Stray[/post_page_title]
Scared to leave her home in the garbage, Miley began to pull away from her rescuers, who had worked so hard to try and get her into safety and out of the dump.
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But how could she trust humans again? Most likely, Miley was an abandoned puppy who had had no love or affection from a human being ever. The last humans who had been her owners had probably abandoned her, and left her to be a homeless stray on the streets. The worst part of all was, they had probably left her in the trash.
[post_page_title]The Fast Joruney[/post_page_title]
They prayed she would continue walking with them until they got to the car. But what if she pulled away from them again? What should they do if that happened?
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Luckily, she was scampering along now and was doing better. It was essential they got Miley as far away from the dump as possible in the quickest amount of time, so she wouldn't suddenly rethink her actions and want to go back, or cause a fuss. Who knows how long Miley had been homeless for? They knew she had been living in the dump for ten months, but what about before that?
[post_page_title]Getting Into The Car[/post_page_title]
The rescuers knew it would be too difficult to get her sitting in the backseat, so the moment she managed to get into the front, they let her stay there, where she would be safe and not scared of anything.
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She stood below the chair, but after a minute or so, Miley jumped up onto the seat so she could get a comfy spot ready for the ride ahead. The Hope For Paws team were nervous at first to see whether Miley would be okay in the car, or whether being in a confined space in the vehicle would freak her out...
[post_page_title]Time To Travel[/post_page_title]
Before they knew it, Miley had curled up on the chair in the passenger seat of the car, and was already lying down, licking her sore paws clean.
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The rescuers knew that they had to immediately take her to the vets, and get her medical attention as soon as possible, so they did just that and rushed in the car over to the nearest veterinary clinic. But it was taking a while to get there, and Miley began to get tired. She had had an exhausting day, searching amongst the rubble for food, and her encounter with humans had caused her so much fright at first...
[post_page_title]At The Vets[/post_page_title]
With a bit of a cuddle and scratch beneath the ears, she certainly felt this love and attention from the humans who had rescued her was genuine, and it wasn't long before she shut her eyes.
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it wasn't long until they arrived at the medical center for Miley, but she looked o weak already, it was hard to know whether she would survive all of her injuries and sicknesses or not. If she was too sick, the vets would have to put her down. It was all down to the inspection she would receive from one of the vets on service.
[post_page_title]The Vet's Verdict[/post_page_title]
Luckily, the nurse on duty that evening was a lovely lady who treated Miley very carefully and patiently, aware that she had been a homeless dog that was hoping to get adopted.
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Miley had a number of problems with her health, but the nurse thought that she could survive, if they give her the right treatment immediately and let her rest for a couple of weeks. it was worth a try, and as the nurse inspected Miley, the little dog winced in pain, but allowed the nurse to tend to her wounds.
[post_page_title]Heartbreaking Sickness[/post_page_title]
Miley had a range of diseases, including an infestation of fleas and parasites all over her body, mange that pulled at her skin, making it tender and sore, as well as bacterial infections in her body.
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No wonder Miley was so weak, she had not only suffered with all of these terrible illnesses, but she was also suffering with malnutrition, because she hadn't had a proper meal in years. It was a heart-breaking sight to see, but the vets were certain that she could get better. The rescuers and the vets both had belief in Miley, and wished that she would heal soon.
[post_page_title]Miley's Treatment[/post_page_title]
The vets decided that Miley would need to bathe herself in medicated baths that would help to clean up her wounds as well as get rid of the parasites.
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This wasn't going to be a quick fix for Miley, and the medication for her wounds stung when they applied cream on them, as well as the ointment that had been put in her baths. She looked smaller than ever. And now they had discovered what breed she was meant to be... Miley was a white Siberian Husky.
[post_page_title]Starting From The Bottom[/post_page_title]
Miley was finally starting to get back on track, but with all things like that, you have to start somewhere. Miley had sadly had to go back to being rock bottom to be able to heal.
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The only parts of her fur that remained had to be removed so that the vets could try and tend to all of her wounds, as well as get rid of the mange and the unkept pieces of hair that had knotted themselves together. Miley's whole body was sore, but the only part of her body she could lick was her tail, to try and make herself feel better...
[post_page_title]Miley's Misery[/post_page_title]
She was completely deflated, with a number of bandages and her paws and face pink from her red raw skin. It was one of the most heartbreaking things ever.
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There is absolutely no denying that Miley was totally shut down by this, and she was not happy about feeling and being so down in the dumps. But soon, her recovery period would begin, and hopefully, she would start to love and trust humans again. This poor dog had been through so much, it was time for her to have a better life. "It's not just the physical healing it's the mental healing," one volunteer said.
[post_page_title]Resting Space[/post_page_title]
With her bandaged legs stretched out in front of her, the poor stray Miley soon fell fast asleep. It had been a really tough time for Miley, and the team were keen to visit her to check up on her recovery.
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A week or so later, the team went to visit Miley, and a lot of her fur had begun to grow back. She seemed more perky, and happier, being a healthier dog that was now being cared for. Her recovery period had already began, and Miley felt reassured that she was in the right place. She hadn't slept so well in months! Miley slept for three days straight at the shelter.
[post_page_title]Thankful Kisses[/post_page_title]
Miley was beginning to trust again and to say thank you to the one volunteer who had convinced her to leave the dump with them, she gave him something beautiful.
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Miley gave the rescue man a little kiss on the cheek, with a little lick of her tongue. It was the first sign of love and acceptance that Miley had given out since they had met her, and it was the most rewarding thing for the rescue team to see. Miley was thankful that she had been rescued and understood that these humans had really saved her. But the story wasn't over...
[post_page_title]Frankie's Story[/post_page_title]
Another dog was introduced into the dog shelter, a tiny little dog called Frankie. Frankie had the most heartbreaking rescue of them all. He was living in the underground piping underneath a highway when he was found.
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The drain Frankie lived in was pitch black, and Frankie was a very traumatized and terrified little dog. He was scared of absolutely everything, and couldn't shake off his fears. But then, Frankie was introduced to Miley. Immediately, they became close companions and begun to take care of each other. Miley really took him under her wing. For the first time in her life, Miley had made a friend.
[post_page_title]The Pipes[/post_page_title]
This is the tunnel where Frankie had been living. If you can see, Frankie had almost made a nest out of trash in the huge pipe and was terrified and a little aggressive when the rescuers came to get him at first.
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The volunteer explained that "He had been there for a long time, and so his emotional recovery is harder." So when Frankie was introduced to Miley, it was a very special moment to witness: "These two creatures just bonded and became very good friends. Frankie was licking her wounds, so beautiful especially because he was so shut down himself when I held that camera in that room that day, I knew I captured the most amazing moment there."
[post_page_title]Best Friends[/post_page_title]
These two dogs absolutely adored each other. Frankie would even lick Miley's wounds clean, and Miley would try to cuddle up to Frankie, with her big paws.
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It was such an extraordinary tale that both of these dogs who had once been scared of everything had built up such an incredible friendship with one another. They cuddled together, they played together, and most of all, they looked after each other. Miley and Frankie became the best of friends, it was clear to see.
[post_page_title]Cuddles All-Around[/post_page_title]
Miley would help Frankie jump down from big steps because he was so small. Despite their differences in size, both dogs absolutely loved each other.
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Frankie would jump all over Miley, and both of them would give each other little kisses. It was a beautiful friendship. But soon, after both of them had been treated, it was time for them to go up for adoption in the shelter. They would be separated, but nobody would forget the special bond they had together...
[post_page_title]Healthy And Happy[/post_page_title]
Miley absolutely loved her new home, but when she saw the man who had saved her all those months ago, and completely transformed her life, she was over the moon.
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But the most incredible part of the whole story was how healthy Miley was compared to when the rescue team at Hope For Paws had first found her! She was a beautiful white husky, with an entire coat full of fur, as beautiful and as white as snow. Miley truly was a gorgeous dog. She had a lovely owner who treated her like royalty, and Miley was happier than ever.
[post_page_title]The Happy Ending[/post_page_title]
Both the rescue man from Hope For Paws and Miley found it so rewarding to be reunited with each other once again. When you rescue a dog like that, they never forget you.
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It was a special bond between the man and Miley that would last a lifetime. Miley would be forever grateful for how he changed her life, and he was delighted to see how Miley had progressed and come along so far in just a year after finding her covered in mange living in a dump. Here's to many more dogs being rescued and given a good home!