Street dog was found barely alive, makes miraculous recovery with love and care – 73
Khaleesi, a street dog in Bulgaria, never had the life she deserved. A.ban.don.ed when she was young, Khaleesi grew up hungry, s.tar.ving, and c.ling.ing on to her life.
She was thankful each day for just being alive.
When Diane and Tony Rowles of Rudozem Street Dog Rescue found this poor dog, she was barely alive. Malnourished and covered in infection, Khaleesi was begging for love.
Diane and Tony had received an anonymous tip about a s.tar.ving dog wandering around town. The pair decided to investigate, and within minutes of arriving at the scene, they spotted Khaleesi.
Diane explains on Rudozem Street Dog Rescue’s Facebook page, “Tony called the dog and she came straight over to him… she was just so desperate for contact. She has to be one of the saddest cases we have seen.”
Khaleesi was very thin, and she was completely hairless. Tony and Diane were surprised she had managed to survive on her own for so long! Not only was she covered in fleas and ticks, but her ear had torn off and her front leg was broken.
It would take a miracle to turn things around for this dog, but they were determined to give their best effort to make it happen.
Khaleesi arrived at the rescue center, and immediately, the team wen to work. Although Khaleesi had a rocky upbringing, she loved human interaction, and the affection the team showed her helped calm and ease her.
Word of Khaleesi’s story spread all over the world. People from everywhere began to write letters and messages of support for the dog. One boy even wrote a book about his dog that helped him deal with his cancer. Others sent gifts and treats for Khaleesi.