One day in Texas, a tiny abandoned puppy sought refuge under Abigail’s car, crying for help. His frail, emaciated appearance resembled that of a skeletal figure, demonstrating the extent of his extreme weakness.
The compassionate rescuers offered help by providing him with some food and water, while giving him space as he trembled in fear.
When the puppy, later named Ellie, crawled out from under the car, Abigail (Ellie’s rescuer) quickly put a leash on her.
Ellie was completely terrified. “She just went into turtle mode,” Abigail told The Dodo.
At the vet, Abigail discovered that Ellie was only about six months old, so she was still just a baby.
Although you’d never know it by looking at her dry, flaky fur, Ellie is actually a Golden Retriever mix.
During the first few days at Abigail’s house, Ellie was still quite scared.
“She was completely unresponsive for the first few days. But she learned that we weren’t going to hurt her. It was really just a matter of trying to get her out of her shell,” Abigail said.
Little by little, she transformed into such a lively and fun dog. Her skin and coat also improved and became healthier every day.
“We really made sure she allowed herself to feel comfortable.”
The first time they took her to the beach to celebrate her recovery, she was the happiest girl in the world.
“She started digging and went crazy running around the beach, looking out at the ocean. She loved it. It was such a monumental moment for her.”