All dogs are smiling and wagging their tails while living in warm homes, surrounded by the immense love of their favorite people. That’s how it would be if we lived in an ideal world. Sadly, this world is far from ideal, and one could even say that reality is often the opposite.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to reach any other conclusion when we see the cruelty inflicted on dogs by those who should care for them the most. The neglect, abuse, and abandonment they endure are often incomprehensible to true dog lovers.
This is exactly how one compassionate person felt when she found a terribly emaciated dog on the street. Her heart broke when she learned what he had been through.
Heartbreaking Condition
This good soul was truly devastated by the condition the poor dog was in. However, she managed to pull herself together quickly and call for help.
As soon as the rescuers from Animal Terra got the call about a dog in need, they rushed to that place to help him. They thought that this was yet another regular rescue operation, but when they got to that place and saw the poor soul, they realized that this was something different.
These people immediately transferred the dog to the hospital as they realized that he was literally on the verge of survival. When they brought him there, even the doctors were shocked at how underweight he was.
To make matters worse, they diagnosed him with piroplasmosis, which meant that he would need a blood transfusion. All in all, it was truly a horrible and heartbreaking condition.
However, what shocked these people the most was his dark past. Namely, this dog had an owner, but he did not care for him. Instead, he kept him chained in a garage for days before this poor creature somehow managed to escape.
These people were totally heartbroken, but they were also angry as they could not understand that such heartless people live in this world.
Yet, they did not despair but immediately went into action to make this dog’s future bright.
Healing With Good Souls
The people who took care of this dog decided to name him Oliver. They also found out that he was still a puppy as he was just seven months old.
Considering his age, the fact that he weighed only 11 pounds was truly devastating. There were so many problems, including piroplasmosis, to deal with but these big-hearted people weren’t willing to give up on him so easily.
The first great news was that they managed to find a donor for the blood transfusion. His treatment cost a fortune so they needed donations to pay for it as well.
Fortunately, good people soon stepped in and donated money after they saw the Instagram videos about this dog, which the shelter staff regularly posted via their account, @anim.alterra.
Oliver also gained a few pounds in several days, and although that was still not enough, it meant that he was on the right path.
Finally, the most important thing was the fact that the wounds on his soul were healing, thanks to the immense love of the people he was constantly surrounded with.
“We visited Oliver in the hospital, and he’s doing so much better! He’s playful and curious, trying to explore everything around him, despite all he’s been through.” they happily stated in the caption of the video.
Although the road to complete recovery was difficult and expensive, they eventually managed to cover Oliver’s vet bills and they also found him temporary accommodation.
It was truly great news for this suffering dog but the best was yet to come.
New Life Filled With Sunshine
Oliver was progressing rapidly after his major health issues were solved and after he started living in a foster home with a loving person.
Then, the shelter staff went into action to find this dog a forever home, and fortunately, it did not take long before one amazing family fell in love with him.
“Little Oliver is no more… because his new family named him Nelu! This amazing baby, who was cruelly left chained in a dark garage by his previous owner, with no food or water and locked away in complete darkness, escaped by a miracle. His recovery touched the hearts of people around the world, and now he’s finally going home!” the shelter wrote in their latest video on Oliver.
From a dog destined by a cruel man to live forever in darkness, Oliver became Nelu, a happy puppy whose life will be illuminated by the light of love and hope in the years to come.
Enjoy it, brave boi – you deserved it!