Bruno’s story is truly heartbreaking. Throughout his life, he experienced nothing but pain and suffering, never knowing the warmth of a nurturing family or the gentle touch of a kind human. Instead, he wandered a busy mountain road in Georgia, alone for days and just inches away from being seriously harmed by oncoming traffic, all while silently searching for hope that never came.
He Had Completely Given Up
Audray Luck, the founder of Luck’s Rescue in North Georgia, spotted this gentle giant in the middle of the road. Shocked, she immediately pulled over to lend a hand. However, the rescue was far from easy. Initially, Bruno was too fearful to let Audray approach him, darting into nearby fields and keeping his distance. That’s when Stephanie, a friend and fellow rescuer, used her renowned “dog whispering” skills to help calm him down, and soon he felt secure enough to accept their company.
Just as they thought their mission would end with success, heartbreak struck. During their roadside assessment, they discovered Bruno was in dire condition—too weak and disheartened to move, he lay flat in the grass, unable to lift his head. “Bruno had completely given up, and as I began to examine him, I realized he had endured a very tough life,” Audray recalled in an Instagram post.
Multiple Health Issues
Once they rescued Bruno from the dangerous road, Audray and Stephanie took him to the vet, where the news broken their hearts. Bruno was not suffering from just one but multiple health issues, including heartworms, ticks, and ehrlichiosis. Additionally, there were two holes in his gums from a stick lodged in his mouth for months. Most shocking was the revelation that Bruno had been shot—he contained over a hundred pellets in his body, yet he managed to keep moving. It’s no wonder he appeared to have given up on life; with such trauma, it was truly a miracle he was still alive.
Bruno spent the majority of his recovery sleeping, finally given the opportunity to rest and feel safe, even amidst his ailments. He truly exhibited resilience in the face of hardship, for despite every challenge life threw at him, he retained a spark in his spirit—a lovebug yearning to love and be loved. “He knows suffering all too well, yet he chooses love every day,” Audray remarked in another Instagram post.
His gentle personality did not go unnoticed. After a while, a woman contacted Audray to inquire about adopting Bruno. She was uncertain about how her son would interact with him, so they agreed to a trial fostering. Within just three days, she was impressed!
“They knew within three days that they were going to adopt him. We are just so happy that he never has to know suffering ever again,” Audray shared with Cuddle Buddies.
After enduring tremendous storms in life, Bruno has finally found his forever home. He will continue his recovery, but most importantly, he will never again be alone.
Good luck, Bruno. We wish you a speedy recovery!
