Some animals arrive at shelters in heartbreaking condition, but with a little love their lives can totally turn around.
That was the case for one neglected dog, who was found nearly starving to death, but in the weeks since has been making incredible strides.
In September, the South Suburban Humane Society, in Illinois, took in a severely emaciated dog named Pumpkin. He was first found by a local resident who thought he was dying and brought him to the police.
Emily Klehm, CEO of the South Suburban Humane Society, told Newsweek that while they rescue many dogs, Pumpkin’s was an “extreme case” that left them speechless. “He was severely emaciated and unable to walk,” she said.
Photos show how unbelievably thin the dog was — it’s a miracle he survived at all.
Vets administered fluids and shaved his matted fur. Despite the rough start, he started to perk up and went into foster care with one of the shelter employees.
“Thankfully, we got him into foster care, where he is starting to improve and stand on his own again,” the shelter wrote on Facebook. “His journey is still long, but we are incredibly proud of him so far.”
Updates from the shelter show the remarkable improvement Pumpkin has made in just a short time. While he was unable to stand when they first found him, he can now walk around the yard on his own, wagging his tail.
“This little man is so strong and getting better every single day,” the shelter wrote.
Though he’s still visibly thin, he has been slowly regaining weight. “This little man is progressing, and we cannot wait to see how much more he continues to improve!” South Suburban Humane Society wrote.
Pumpkin’s backstory is still unclear, but the shelter says he will be placed up for adoption once he gets medical clearance.
“Pumpkin will need a home that understands that he was severely neglected,” Klehm told Newsweek. “He doesn’t know how to be a dog, so everything from leash walking to toys are all new experiences for him. An experienced dog family would be best.”
In the meantime, he’s doing well and loves his foster home.
It’s heartbreaking that Pumpkin was neglected for so long, but we’re so glad he’s doing well and regaining weight — we hope he finds a forever home soon when he’s ready!
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5 histórias épicas que expõem os segredos dos vizinhos
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Para criar uma história longa e envolvente que revele os segredos dos vizinhos, preciso de um ponto de partida mais específico. O título “5 histórias épicas que expõem os segredos dos vizinhos” é um excelente conceito, mas para uma única narrativa coesa, precisamos focar em um tipo de segredo ou uma situação central que desencadeie essas revelações.
Pense em qual destas ideias cativantes mais te agrada, ou se tiver outra em mente, me diga!
- O Segredo do Jardineiro Excêntrico: Imagine um vizinho, conhecido por seu jardim misterioso e impecável, que esconde algo muito mais valioso ou perigoso do que apenas flores raras entre suas plantas. Talvez um tesouro, a prova de um crime antigo ou até mesmo uma identidade secreta.
- A Fachada de Perfeição no Condomínio: Um casal aparentemente perfeito muda-se para o condomínio, e aos poucos, os outros moradores começam a notar pequenas fissuras em sua vida ideal, levando a descobertas chocantes sobre o que realmente acontece a portas fechadas.
- O Velho Aposentado com um Passado Secreto: Um jovem recém-chegado ao bairro se aproxima de um vizinho idoso e gentil, mas começa a suspeitar que a vida tranquila do senhor esconde um passado de aventuras, perigos ou até mesmo um envolvimento com eventos históricos importantes.
- A Rede de Fofocas que Revela a Verdade: Em uma rua onde todos conhecem a vida de todos, uma fofoca inocente se transforma em uma bola de neve, revelando segredos profundos e interligados de vários vizinhos, mudando para sempre a dinâmica da comunidade.
Qual dessas tramas te inspira mais a explorar? Me diga qual delas você gostaria que se tornasse a nossa história, e então começaremos a tecer essa narrativa juntos.
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