Life on the street can be so hard that it shows on anyone’s face. But in the story Grinch, a stray dog, the issue may be more literal than many imagine.
The Grinch’s case was quite special and delicate. Its appearance made it impossible to even know what type of dog it was, so its caregivers decided to ask for support from the guys at Rescue Dogs Rock NYC, who did not hesitate to collaborate with the cause.
Randie added that the Grinch “looked more like a statue than a living creature.” The infections on his skin were severe and at first glance caused great pain, his sad and pitiful look evidenced this.
With the collaboration of the entire team and strict treatment, the dog’s skin began to heal and its scabs progressively disappeared. To achieve this, many baths and applying different ointments were necessary.
Last December, the dog traveled to the northeastern United States to meet his foster family.
«By then, he was still very shy and afraid of everyone around him. He walked away from other dogs,” Semel recalled.
So far this year, Grinch’s new adoptive mother has worked on the dog’s confidence and is lovingly helping him leave his past behind. Although he still has a way to go, the dog has made a lot of progress and his hair has also started to grow.
Five months after his rescue, his caregivers discovered that this boy is a German Shepherd mix. Semel continues to follow up on his case and reported that a couple of weeks ago the dog met another foster family who fell in love with his charms.
This little dog suffered greatly for years and all of this was reflected in the unfortunate physical and emotional state he was in at the time of being rescued. However, thanks to the work of the volunteers, his life changed forever and we trust that he will never again have to go through the work he experienced on the street.
The story of the Grinch shows us that it is never too late to give these creatures a second chance.