While driving through town, a man noticed a dog on the side of the road that seemed to be in distress. Concerned for the animal’s well-being, the man pulled over to get a closer look. It was then that he realized the dog’s snout was tightly wired shut. Unfortunately, the man was all too familiar with this cruel practice – something commonly used in slaughterhouses.
Instantly, the man knew that this brave dog had somehow managed to escape from a nearby slaughterhouse. The poor animal sat there on the side of the road, clearly in excruciating pain. Despite his best efforts, when the man and his friends tried to approach the dog, he ran away. It was apparent that the dog had been severely traumatized by the knowledge of the horrific things that humans were capable of doing to animals.
The guy and his buddies scoured the area in search of the missing pooch. Despite the dog’s continued fleeing attempts, they didn’t give up until they finally managed to trap him with their teamwork and perseverance. The whole process took them a whopping six hours, but the end result was priceless- the dog was safe! The man decided to adopt the furry friend and gave him a brand new name- Balboa.
After bringing Balboa to the vet, the professionals assessed his condition and found that his mouth was severely injured. It was infected and bleeding, which prompted the vet to order emergency treatment right away. The prescribed treatment included antibiotics, pain medication, and IV fluids to address the dog’s immediate needs.
Removing the wire from Balboa’s mouth was the next step, and the vet handled it with utmost care and gentleness. Despite being awake during the procedure, the brave canine remained calm and composed thanks to the pain-relieving medication administered beforehand. Indeed, Balboa proved to be a real trooper throughout the entire ordeal!
After a short span of time, Balboa’s condition improves and he is ready to have his first proper meal. The volunteers gather around to witness this momentous occasion. Being able to move his mouth and chew is an amazing sensation for Balboa, who is overjoyed with happiness.
Balboa has been progressing well in his recovery and is now much more comfortable around people. He has come to understand that the humans from his past will not be returning and has made significant strides forward. The next goal for Balboa is to find a loving and permanent home, which we eagerly anticipate. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the individuals who intervened and saved Balboa’s life.
