Melanie Pafford, co-founder of the animal protection organization Street Dog Foundation in Tennessee, USA, decided to share this story with the intention of raising awareness about these alarming facts.
The little furry boy, who was named Liam, had been abandoned to his fate. The dog’s health was in a very complicated state.
Liam had severe bite marks all over his body, his life was in danger.
The fate of this puppy changed forever after being rescued. After he arrived in the hands of the center’s staff, he received all the love and care he needed to get through life.
Little by little, his caretakers gained Liam’s trust, until this puppy completely surrendered to the staff’s arms.
According to local information, a woman revealed that this little furry animal was attacked by other dogs and was found very sick. This noble woman, with the help of a volunteer from the shelter, made a huge effort to get him out of that place. Liam was not moving or reacting on his own.
Melanie’s partner, Kent, tried to make some space in the trash so Liam could get out, but nothing would motivate him to move.
After several attempts to get the pup to leave on his own, Kent took matters into his own hands and went inside, wrapped Liam in a soft towel and carried him to a van.
After looking at his paws they noticed he had infected bite marks, so Melanie assumed he had been used as “bait” in dog fights.
Liam was immediately taken to the nearest veterinary centre, where he received treatment with serum and antibiotics. His wounds were also cleaned. But despite all the efforts to save him, the little furry boy’s prognosis was reserved.
They really didn’t have much hope that he would survive. Liam was in very poor health.
Since he realized he had been rescued and felt loved, he did not stop wagging his tail despite all the pain he was suffering.
He went from being a scared, distrustful and shy little dog to a furry animal with a witty, curious and fun personality. Liam was very grateful for the new opportunity to live that the rescue team had given him.
