Many dogs endure heartbreaking circumstances through no fault of their own. Life on the streets, exacerbated by harsh weather, insufficient shelter, and scarcity of food, has a devastating impact, leaving these four-legged companions in despair. One such tale emerged from Virginia, where a dog was discovered in a deplorable state, so much so that rescuers initially mistook her for another breed. This poor pup surrendered herself to the humans, who immediately began her recovery journey. Before long, this dog, named Glowup, transformed into a beacon of hope!
A Difficult Start In Life
Animal control in Petersburg, Virginia, rescued Glowup and swiftly transferred her to the Richmond Animal League, which welcomed her without hesitation. Upon her arrival, she was in dire condition, suffering from a severe case of demodectic mange, causing significant skin inflammation. This led the staff to wrongly assume she was a Shar Pei. RAL posted on Facebook, “When this sweet girl arrived, her skin suffered from a nasty case of Demodex. She was missing hair, was covered in scabs, and her skin was thickened.”
Despite her hardships, Glowup’s caregivers dedicated themselves to her recovery. Along with regular medications and medicated baths, what she received most was an abundance of love. This nurturing care helped her gradually emerge from her shell, and her delightful personality quickly won over everyone at the rescue.
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Within weeks, Glowup made remarkable progress toward a full recovery. Her skin began to heal, and after a prolonged struggle, she finally found herself on stable ground.
Mystery Resolved
Glowup’s recovery also unveiled her true identity. Contrary to the initial belief that she was a Shar Pei, shelter staff discovered she is a charming Pitbull mix with a delightful personality. In a Facebook post, the Richmond Animal League shared her ‘before and after’ photos, illustrating her remarkable transformation.
“We began a course of treatment that included medicated baths to help her skin and the results speak for themselves. We think Ms. Glowup should be in ads for the shampoo; I mean, look at her amazing before and after photos,” the RAL team wrote.
Glowup blossomed into a new girl, grateful to finally be surrounded by loving humans. Though her past remains unclear, it is reassuring to know that Glowup will never face uncertainty again. When the time comes, we’re absolutely pawsitive that this affectionate girl will find a family to shower with love and, in return, receive the coziest, most perfect home!
