One photo in particular caught her eye straight away.
It showed a dog named Rocky, who was in a deeply concerning state.
A dog left to fend for himself
After his owner sadly passed away, the poor pooch had been left to fend for himself. Thankfully, a neighbour reported the heartbreaking situation to a rescue charity. When rescuers arrived to save him, Rocky had lost most of his fur and was struggling with his back legs.
Ashley was deeply moved by Rocky's story and desperately wanted to help. While she sorted out the arrangements, a temporary foster carer took him in for his first 48 hours.
An exhausted dog
Rocky arrived at Ashley's home in July. Once inside his new foster home, he found his bed and curled up almost straight away. The brave little dog slept for two whole days, as if he was finally catching up on months of sheer exhaustion.
Ashley then took him to the vet. Tests revealed that he was suffering from mange, fleas, dermatitis and heartworm (a parasitic infection caused by a roundworm). He was also dehydrated, severely underweight, and had very weak hind legs.
A true transformation
Despite everything he had been through, Rocky proved to be a real fighter. His fur began to grow back, his legs grew stronger, and he slowly started to run and bounce with joy during his walks. Ashley watched him undergo a remarkable transformation, changing from a dog in survival mode to a happy, energetic pup!
Although Ashley only intended to foster him temporarily, it didn't take long for her to make a final decision. She simply had to adopt him for good! Two months after his rescue, Rocky is now enjoying his forever home, surrounded by the endless love of his family.
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
