Underweight Dog Collapses In The Middle Of The Road, Gets Rescued, And Is Now Leaving Her Best Life

Surrounded by love and diligent care, this dog has another chance at a better life

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• July 18, 2023

That someone would decide to leave a puppy behind is unquestionably devastating. Numerous upsetting testimonies have surfaced, showing dogs that were found in horrific situations, abandoned to fend for themselves, and experienced near-death situations.

The caring people who are prepared to give these creatures a second shot and the love they truly deserve can be found among these heartbreaking stories. One such dog is currently preparing to set out on a profoundly joyful journey just a week after being found malnourished and abandoned.

A dog with the name Hope was discovered on the side of the road on June 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The exhausted dog was seen by onlookers coming out of the surrounding woods before collapsing in the middle of a busy roadway, fully exhausted and unable to cross the road.

According to a Facebook post, concerned neighbors acted quickly to stop traffic, make sure the dog was safe, and direct her to the sidewalk. The dog was so terribly underweight and thin that they had to give her food.

The dog's chances of surviving were questioned by the police when they arrived. But a kind neighbor named Rachel appeared as a guardian angel, coming forward to take care of the dog named Hope.

Hope was immediately taken to Cascade Animal Hospital by Rachel, who vowed to do whatever she could to save her.

The dog collapsed in the middle of a busy roadway, fully exhausted and unable to cross the road

Hope's vets at the hospital assessed that she had a chance of survival and gave some information about her traumatic history. She had gone through several litters until her owners cruelly abandoned her after they decided she was useless, leading them to believe that she had probably been used as a breeding dog.

Sadly, Hope had no microchip, and it was thought that she was roughly 7 years old.

The dog was so terribly underweight that they had to give her food

A Facebook page called "Hope for Hope" was created to update followers on the dog's development on a regular basis in order to reassure worried parties. Hope had a number of examinations and procedures at the emergency hospital, where her condition began to show signs of improvement and her vital signs remained stable.

Hope for Hope post:

Hope continued to display signs of perseverance despite her fragility, and the hospital expressed amazement at her astonishing growth in a report issued on June 4. She gradually regained her strength while being surrounded by love and attentive care.

Hope's recuperation made tremendous strides in the days that followed, and both her health and disposition steadily improved.

The Facebook group joyfully announced the most encouraging news

The Facebook group was anxiously awaiting the most recent update, and yesterday they joyfully announced the most encouraging news. Apparently, Hope had made a remarkable recovery, reaching a state of well-being that allowed her to say goodbye to the hospital and start her journey to a new home.

In a touching turn of events, Rachel, the kind neighbor who first moved forward to save Hope, went forward to adopt her.

Watch the amazing moment below

Hope began a new chapter in her life when she discovered Rachel as her everlasting hooman. Hope had a "perfect first night and day" in her new home, and the change was greeted with warmth and joy beyond description.

She relaxed peacefully on her comfortable bed and started getting to know the other animals in the house, creating a welcoming environment! 

Maryjane