The Poor Street Puppy Was So Starved He Couldn’t Walk, And Now He Is Healthy And Happy

Thanks to good people at the shelter, he learned to walk again.

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• May 8, 2022

When passers-by noticed a sick dog on the street in India they immediately contacted Animal Aid Unlimited. The puppy, later named Sparkle, didn't have much chance of survival.

The street puppy was still, laying in the mud. But the adorable kind-hearted puppy managed to gather some strength to wag its tail when he saw humans coming to help him.

Animal Aid Unlimited wrote: "When we first saw this skinny puppy it looked like he had been hit by a car, but then his neighbors told us that he had stopped eating and suddenly was unable to stand.”

Rescuers gently lifted Sparkle and carried him to the hospital.

"We determined by his nasal discharge, diarrhea, and loss of appetite that he probably had canine distemper, a virus that can be fatal and for which there is no direct treatment. Because distemper sufferers often develop what’s called secondary pneumonia, we gave him preventive antibiotics and were so happy that he began eating within the first day.”

And this was a beginning of a difficult journey for the poor dog. But thanks to good care and much love, it managed to recuperate. It is a wonderful and inspiring story. Take a look:

Sparkle was found on the street.

He was starved and so week he couldn't even walk

People from Animal Aid Unlimited came to help him

They gently picked him up

But Sparkle needed more than just good food.

"He was so sensitive that it seemed like love was as important to him as food itself and we wondered if his condition could have improved without it. He didn’t stand for quite a few days, and when he did, he seemed to be propelled by his will to give love,” Animal Aid Unlimited wrote.

He was given a proper medical exam. The vets concluded that the puppy probably had canine distemper. He was given antibiotics to fight secondary infections.

India has an estimated population of 35-40 million stray dogs, according to the Times Of India. According to a survey released by Mars Petcare India, India has the greatest rate of relinquishment among countries like the United States, China, and Germany, with an estimated 79.9 million homeless cats and dogs living in shelters or on the streets.

The poor thing had no coordination or strength to stand

With good food and much love, the dog's condition started to improve

On day 7, he started physiotherapy.

And soon, he made his first unassisted steps

Sparkle is now happy and healthy

Thanks to the kind people from Animal Aid Unlimited, who gave him a lot of love, he is on a road to full recovery.

Watch the video here:

Sparkle's bravery is inspiring to watch. The progress he made in just a few weeks is amazing. But, it wouldn't be possible without the love and care he received from the people of Animal Aid Unlimited.

We wish him all the best and hope he will find a loving home. And we hope people from the charity will continue to do such good work.

Damjan