Thanks to the committed care he has gotten from his rescuers, once-discarded bait dog Rambo—found among horrific sights in the rural South Carolina woods—is now on a path of amazing recovery.
Once caught in the cruel world of dog fighting, a former bait dog has found comfort and delight in a life now full of love and care in a touching narrative of resiliency and change. This dog, whose early experiences were characterised by unspeakable violence, epitribes the great power for healing and the great influence of love and compassion.
Rescue personnel found the dog in terrible shape, starved with scars—physical and psychological as well. He had been attacked nonstop and used as bait in dog battles; he was a tool for teaching fighting dogs. Once tormented and agonised, his eyes revealed the narrative of his agony. Still, there was a resolve to endure and some optimism even in his darkest hours.
The road towards rehabilitation started when a committed animal rescue group got involved. They treated his wounds and helped him get back to health, therefore offering the immediate medical attention he sorely need. The dog started to mend slowly but definitely; the constant support and kind treatment he received helped him to regain spirit. Although rehabilitation was a gradual process needing compassion and patience, the improvement was indisputable.
Taken up by a loving family, his life changed drastically. Surrounded by love, he flourished, his sweet and joyful temperament flowering fully. Once terrified, the once-bait dog grew to be a beloved family member who enjoyed long walks, comfortable naps, and the small pleasures of a loving household. His eyes gleamed with delight, evidence of his incredible turn around.
His narrative emphasises the value of rescue and rehabilitation initiatives by demonstrating that even the most traumatised animals can heal and thrive given the correct treatment. Inspired by this dog’s amazing trip from a life of suffering to one full of love and care, others should fight for and assist rescue projects.
First found by a kind member of Every Life Matters Animal Rescue, Rambo was in terrible shape, clinging to life and suffering many bite wounds. He clearly had probably been used as bait in dog fighting rings before being ruthlessly dropped among dead animals.
Quickly headed for emergency veterinary treatment, Rambo’s survival teetered on brink. But with careful treatment and round-the-clock attention at Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE), his condition steadily improved.
Rambo’s spirit survived the difficulties. His strong nature started to show even though his hind limbs were beyond rescuing from serious infection and damage, which required amputation.
Rambo’s development has been encouraging to see under the caring attention of his carers. Encouraged by a global community of dog lovers’ love and support, he is starting a road of healing and resiliency.
Rambo has astounded his carers with his ability to bear weight on his surviving limbs as he adjusts to life without his hind paws. Through continuous skin graft operations, it is hoped he can finally find comfort and stability in walking once more.
Having a wheelchair to help with mobility, Rambo has embraced his new mode of transportation with incredible will. Resting times allow him to enjoy tender kisses, evidence of his continuing energy.
With the love and care of a foster family supporting him, Rambo’s future is brilliantly different from his past of pain. Now attracting a lot of attention, his narrative is a lighthouse of knowledge and hope for the continuous suffering of canines entangled in the atrocities of dog fighting.
July 2017 Update
Once Rambo got his permanent residence and was revelling in the love of his new family and dog friends, his path took a wonderful turn. Frequent trips with his rescuers at CARE still bring celebration and delight. To celebrate his birthday, he recently brought them a unique pupcake that highlighted his love of life and his ongoing vitality.
A monument to the strength of compassion and resiliency, Rambo’s amazing metamorphosis from a victim of brutality to a beloved family member Tell others his inspirational narrative to raise awareness and hope.