Reese was found on the sidewalk. Nobody knew how this tiny baby stayed alive. Her body was in such a state of disarray that every bone in her thin frame could be seen. What kind of person would allow such a thing to happen? What kind of person would do something like this to her?
Animal Control was called, and they reached out to Jersey Pits, a local rescue organization, in the hopes of saving her life. They sent a photo of their sleeping dog in the back seat of their car. Everyone who saw the photograph burst into tears.
Even when she couldn’t lift her head, she was grateful for the numerous kisses she received from her new human friends. To say she was a loving dog would be an understatement. No dog deserves to be in such a dangerous situation, but a dog like Reese, who clearly has so much love to give, is above all others.
Reese’s medical team performed the necessary procedures to aid her recovery. She demanded a lot of attention. After a week in the hospital, she was able to stand for a short time. It was a minor accomplishment, but it was something!
A few weeks later, Reese took her first steps on her own. She was wagging her tail and “sitting” as instructed. After a month, she was discharged from the hospital and returned to her medical foster home.
Ryn, Reese’s foster mother, claimed she was nervous during the car ride but “came alive” once she arrived at her foster home and realized she was safe. She eagerly picked up toys and began to play with them. For the first time, Reese was inside a home where she was wanted and nurtured.
In the blink of an eye, Reese transformed into a ‘real dog.’ She’d leap onto the couch and demand to have a good time. When she was healthy enough to go for walks, she truly blossomed. She realized that there was a vast universe waiting to be explored.
Ryn reveals in the video that every morning when they woke up, she had to loosen Reese’s collar. It was a huge accomplishment because it meant Reese was gaining weight and improving her health! Reese’s health is getting better, and she’s putting on weight. She’s still with Ryn as she recovers.
She’ll soon be available for adoption, and everyone who meets her thinks she’ll make a wonderful addition to any family. We’re overjoyed that Reese was found and brought back to life so quickly. Thank you to all the animal heroes who stuck it out!
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