Small dog Milagro was abandoned in a ditch, thought to be dead. Her inability to move had been observed by the locals for several days. She was too terrified and frail to even attempt to stand. Rain or not, they knew, would raise the water in the canal and carry her away.
I could see the desperation in her eyes when I got to the scene. A frail, malnourished victim, Milagro had thousands of ticks all over her body. She could barely raise her head at all. I realized I had to move quickly to save her life.
I used a rope to swing down into the ditch and carefully pick Milagro up into my arms. It was evident that she had gone through a horrific and agonizing event because she was so afraid and shy. She had a strong will to live, though, and I knew we had to do everything in our power to support her.
By the time we got to the veterinarian facility, Milagro had multiple health issues. She was extremely undernourished, infected, and had a bad case of tick infestation. The veterinarian put in a lot of effort to restore her health, giving her medicine and giving her thoughtful, wholesome meals.
Milagro started to show signs of improvement over time. Her coat began to shine, and she put on weight. It had seemed unfeasible when we had first discovered her in the ditch, but she even started to trust people again. Even while she was still far from well, she was moving in the right direction.
Even though Milagro had obviously gone through a lot, her determination to live remained unwavering. Everyone who came into contact with her was inspired by her extraordinary bravery and tenacity. Her experience should serve as a lesson to everyone about the value of showing respect and compassion to all animals, especially those who have been abused or abandoned.
The narrative of Milagro concludes happily. In the end, she was taken in by a devoted family that will always take good care of her and show her the respect she merits. Even though she was a timid and hesitant dog at first, she has grown into a joyful companion that exudes confidence, and her spirit has not wavered.
