A woman from Bisbee, Arizona contacted Little Lotus Rescue and Sanctuary after discovering an abandoned dog on her property that appeared to be on the verge of death.
A dog named Bray lay in a ditch, unable to walk or move, and the woman wasn’t even sure she could get there.
When rescuers arrived, the temperature was well over 94 degrees Fahrenheit and the dog had been in the water-filled bay all day in the scorching heat.
The dog was found ten feet from the woman’s front door and a few steps from the barn, which certainly could have rid the dog, but the woman chose to leave him outside, unprotected from weathering.
If Bray hadn’t been found when she was, she certainly wouldn’t have survived, since she was already on the verge of death.
They took Bray to the vet where he was treated for dehydration. She was very frail and exhausted, and her fingernails were very long, indicating that she had been there for some time.
Blood tests showed she had liver and kidney failure and low red blood cell counts.
Vets worked tirelessly to save his life, and over time Bray grew stronger and stronger. Eventually, her appetite returned and she started eating on her own, which caused her to gain a lot of weight.
The vets didn’t think Bray would go alone again, but she continues to ignore the chances. She is now taking steps on her own and enjoying a second chance at life.
