A woman had no idea what to expect when she responded to a call about a dog on the verge of hypothermia.
The poor creature was apparently stuffed into a snow-covered cardboard box to the point of death by a man with a stone heart.
In subfreezing temperatures, a severely hypothermic puppy fought for his life. The incidents occurred in Arkhonskaya, Russia, a city renowned for its high temperatures.
Tamara was appalled that someone could harm such a delicate and vulnerable creature. The child would have perished within a few hours if she had not responded to the call for assistance. Without hesitating, she took the infant in her arms and carried him gently to the animal hospital.
The puppy’s body temperature was so low that the veterinarian was unable to determine it, he was breathing very softly, and he barely moved.
They were unable to conduct additional tests to determine his true condition because he was so severely dehydrated, his body appeared weak, and he had no blood pressure.
Tamara volunteers for the animal rescue organization Dublin Shelter. These heroes took care of the child, and they were willing to go to any lengths to persuade the dog to defy fate and save his life in the future.
He was named Joseph because he desperately required a miracle to survive.
At the clinic, he was wrapped in a heating pad to help restore his normal body temperature.
Although this was initially a good idea, it became increasingly problematic as his breathing weakened.
Blood transfusion was essential for José’s survival. The doctors would have to keep him in the hospital for a few days while they waited for a miracle, but hope and faith are the last things to die, and they would never stop fighting.
After a few days, he began to significantly improve.
“We were able to hear his voice, and tests could finally be conducted,” said his rescuers.
They determined that his primary issue was not simply that he had arrived in a hypothermic state, but that he was literally being devoured by parasites. This resulted in severe diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and general debilitation.
So they immediately dewormed him, and despite his small size and frail condition, José clung to life from the moment he arrived at the clinic, refusing to give up.
The following day, the puppy began to exhibit signs of life, which was hopeful and encouraging for everyone.
Even though he was still in pain and required irritating IV treatment, the veterinarians did their utmost to earn José’s trust and alleviate his suffering as much as possible.
They quickly announced on their networks that José was doing extraordinarily well, thanks to his heroes’ self-sacrifice, who spared no effort to ensure his recovery, and, most importantly, due to the profound affection with which they treated him.
It is only a matter of time before the puppy, who was once cursed by a cruel man, undergoes a complete transformation and obtains the love he has always deserved.
We are extremely grateful to the woman who responded quickly to the call for assistance; she saved the life of this fragile animal whose fate had been predetermined. But, because of love, even the most obviously unfortunate of creatures can reject their own destinies.