A small sick puppy remained sorrowful and in pain under a car until some heroes arrived just in time to give him a second chance and change his life. The needs of various creatures are evident. And what would society be like if no one cared to help the most needy? Fortunately, that will be an impossible question to answer as long as there are people who decide to step out of their comfort zones to help others. Just like so many animal lovers who are the protagonists of the stories we highlight on Amazing Zoos.
The puppy forever marked a young rescuer. Karla Solís rescued a puppy from the streets of Tijuana, Mexico, specifically from under a car trembling with cold and fear, in a truly lamentable state. The furry little one had serious skin problems, as well as malnutrition.
His resigned eyes to a life of suffering really moved the girl, who immediately took him into her arms to help him heal.
The downturned gaze showed his discouraged spirit. The little animal, whom she decided to name Elliot, had to go through months of recovery. Not only was his skin injured, but so was his heart, and for that reason, Karla had to start by gaining his trust.
Although the dog was not aggressive, he seemed to have no interest in living. The furry one’s sad face was heartbreaking, but Karla knew how to cheer him up. In addition to rehabilitating him, the girl formed a strong bond with the mutt who became her faithful companion.
She herself healed his injuries and gave him his medication after the veterinarian determined that he was suffering from Ehrlichia, an infection transmitted by ticks.
Elliot needed time to get back on his feet. Karla was by his side throughout his recovery, but when the time came, she knew she had to find him the family she was not able to provide.
Solís contacted Becky Moder, an animal lover who processes adoptions of dogs with families in the United States. This Samaritan not only helped Karla with the paperwork but also invested her own money in the puppy’s recovery.
Everyone was convinced they would find the ideal family for him. Elliot’s hair had started to grow back, first in the form of fuzz, then thick and red. When Elliot was healthy enough to start looking for his forever home, Moder gave him his trip from Mexico to San Diego, and Solís bid them farewell. When it was safe, Elliot traveled to the United States and was welcomed by The Barking Lot Rescue, an organization located in El Cajón, Florida.
It was at TBLR shelter that Kim Forest and her girlfriend met Elliot, and this loving couple decided to open their home to him.
By that time, the puppy was not even a shadow of what he was in Mexico. At the end of the day, Karla felt satisfaction for the change that the tender Elliot had achieved, whom his new family baptized as Asher. Although Karla or Becky would have wanted to keep him with them, it is true that sometimes rescuers must let go to help again.
That’s what the women thought at the moment of handing over the furry one. The experience with this puppy whom Karla saved from further suffering led the young woman to commit even more to the animal cause. For the girl, it is difficult to understand how people turn a blind eye to this reality, but now she knows that she can always do more to help and is determined to continue doing so.
As for Asher, he has slowly emerged from his shell, showing his mothers a more playful, albeit still calm, side of his personality. Whenever Asher leaves the house, his striking appearance and fluffy red fur attract attention. You too can be an angel in the life of any animal; don’t turn your back on them. Let’s infect everyone with the spirit of helping the most vulnerable in society. Together we are better!
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