A fragile two-week-old puppy sobbed alone on the side of a road, cruelly separated from her mother and left to fend for herself. Injured and unable to crawl in search of her mom, she was on the brink of giving up hope but cried out, hoping someone might hear her in time.
Fighting To Save A Life
Fortunately, the puppy was discovered and taken to Bosley’s Place, a shelter dedicated to homeless and neonatal puppies in Smyrna, Georgia. The staff was heartbroken by her desperate whimpers and recognized her pain; her body was covered in puncture wounds, and she was barely hanging on.
Unaware of her ordeal, the team swiftly took her to the vet for a thorough examination. Dumpling, as she was later named, was in horrible condition, suffering from broken ribs and subcutaneous emphysema resulting from her injuries. Antibiotics and pain relief were administered, and as she was too weak to nurse normally, the staff began tube-feeding her while providing round-the-clock care.
Dumpling’s condition was critical, yet she fought through a fever that lasted several hours before feeling stronger the next morning. By day three, she gathered enough strength to start nursing, and the staff showered her with love and care, ensuring she knew she was no longer alone.
“All we can do from this point forward is provide her with the care that she needs and pray that she is strong enough to overcome the obstacles that she is faced with,” Bosley’s Place wrote in a Facebook post.
Gradually, Dumpling’s wounds began to heal, and the veterinary team postulated that her injuries could have been caused by a predatory bird. As her health improved, her playful personality flourished, especially as she interacted with Lentil, another rescue puppy in the nursery.
Dumpling Recovers And Finds Her Happiness
Over time, her ribs healed remarkably, and she showcased her lovable personality, eventually being put up for adoption when she was fully recovered. Dumpling soon found her forever home, where she received the love she desperately needed.
Dumpling has her own Instagram account, where she shares her life filled with love and joy. She enjoys the companionship of her sister, Hazelnut Abbey, who was also rescued from the same shelter. From her rough beginnings as an abandoned and injured puppy, Dumpling has transformed into a happy and beautiful dog.
I couldn’t be more thrilled for Dumpling, who has truly blossomed from a wounded and abandoned puppy into a vibrant, joyful companion. She deserves all the happiness that life can offer!
