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There are countless dogs around the world living on the streets with no food, no water and no hope. However, with just a little care, these animals can be rescued from their nightmares and restored back to health. The following 16 stories show how easy it is to save a life.
Animal shelters and rescue organizations do everything they can to help save hopeless strays, but it can never be enough. There are just too many animals that need forever homes.
Many times, animals who are rescued or dropped off at shelters are filthy, starving, unhealthy and have serious injuries. With just a little love, they can have their lives changed forever!
Please check out the beautiful stories below and SHARE this post to help dogs like these ones get the second chance they deserve.
When Rasta was found on the streets of Montreal, he was so filthy that people thought he was a pile of garbage! Before his dirty dreadlocks were removed he could barely move. Today, Rasta is a new dog and looking better than ever!
Miley was found close to death in a pile of trash. Fast forward a few months and the happy, healthy pup has a new home and loving family.
Cocker Spaniel Kenzi showed up at a rescue center after she was severely abused and neglected. Soothing baths and tender loving care helped nurse this sweet pup back to health.
Little Betty's owners left her for dead. You can see in her first photo how sad she was. Now, she is all cleaned up and ready for her new life.
When Hope For Paws rescued this dirty, matted poodle named Dolly, she was eating out of a trash can. After cutting off 10 lbs. of fur that weighed her down, the 15 lb. pooch is fluffier and happier than ever before!
When Ellen was picked up by Trio Animal Foundation from a high-kill shelter, her fur was so heavy that it was starting to rip out! Today, this 2-year-old puppy is completely unrecognizable, but feeling great!
When Theo's owners moved away, they did not take their poor pet with them. One year after being on the streets, he was rescued by Hope For Paws and given a life-saving makeover.
After Woody's owner passed away, the dog ran away and hid for months, not letting anyone come near him. When he was finally rescued by Hope For Paws, they realized he was blind in one eye, but the scared dog finally gave in stopped being afraid.
Boo was found on the side of the road, soaked in urine and severely malnourished. After her grooming, she weighed less than 3 lbs. and looked cuter than ever before!
Two-year-old Treasure was severely neglected when she was found near dead on the side of the road. Her thick, dirty hair was so matted, she couldn't even walk! After one visit to the vet, the purebred miniature poodle was as good as new.
When Alana was turned into a shelter, she wasn't even recognizable as a dog! After she was shaved completely to be vaccinated, vets realized that she was much younger than they originally thought. Days later, Alana was in a new home.
A severe eye infection nearly took sweet Iggy's life. After someone posted his story to Facebook, money came rushing in to have him flown from Mexico to the U.S. to be treated. Today, Iggy has lots of friends and is a happy, healthy pup.
One year after Olivia was taken home from the animal shelter, she looks completely different. This sweet dog is proof that good nutrition and love can work wonders!
When Cedar was found hiding on a golf course, he had bones poking through his skin and had lost all his hair from stress. Look at how beautiful his fur is today. A complete 180!
Shrek was unable to move due to his mud-caked fur and wounds. The 6-year-old Malti-poo had been raised in a puppy mill and abandoned. Shortly after his makeover, Shrek found a new home.
Vita, whose name means life, was found starving to death in Los Angeles. Months of veterinary care, grooming and a healthy diet led to this dog's amazing transformation. Today, Vita has a new lease on life!
