Meet Angel and this is his story. Angel deliberately starved and was on the verge of death. He was saved in time. His organs began to shut down. You can see in his face, he is hurt, weak and scared. Every bone in his body was painfully exposed.
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Not only Angel’s body closes but also him. Being unloved and mistreated for so long really took her down. But that’s about to change– now that she’s in the care of loving people.
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A few moments later, it’s touch and go. At this stage of starvation, survival is uncertain. But he has smart people in his corner who know what to do. They fed him little food throughout the day. He was also given IV nutrition, antibiotics, and pain medication.
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Every day, Angel is getting better. As Rescue From The Hart said in their video, “We lent him our strength, until one day he found himself,” is profound. But as you can see, they did! Angel took the lead. They saw the positivity in their eyes and believed them when they told him that he was loved now and would be okay. And then… he stood alone! Do you know how incredible that is?!
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With constant dieting and constant medical care, Angel gained weight. His body is no longer weak. He looks healthy and begins to understand what it means to be a dog.
He makes friends in his foster home and then Angel receives the best news possible– Angel has found a forever home!
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While we understand that it is sometimes easier to wish to remain ignorant of animal abuse, this is not the answer. When you love animals deep down, fighting for their welfare is the true epitome of compassion. Getting stories out there, like Angel’s, is how rescue groups survive. They run on donations from animal lovers like us. It’s not just about giving money. It’s also about sharing stories like Angel’s so people can see first-hand what happens when rescuers do their job when they have the resources they need.
Image Credit Source: Rescue From The Hart YouTube Video
We ask that you continue to share rescue stories, like Angel’s, so that rescue groups can continue to thrive. And animals like Angel are getting forever homes.