"Don't they know it's Christmas?" It is a popular lyric that is well known in the UK. But just as the world is hot and cold, it echoes that before Christmas 2019, the staff of the Animal Welfare Center in Northumberland Bryce found a stray dog that was overly emaciated due to hunger on the street.
This little pity was mercilessly thrown into the street, and it was clear that the only option left to it was death. When the staff first saw the poor puppy, they were shocked by its physical condition: thin skin and bones, its chest cavity clearly visible, and its weight was only 24 pounds (10.88 kg), which is half of the dog's normal weight.
When I first met Xiao Xiao, its condition was worrying
The dog was adopted and cared for by the Bewick Animal Rescue Dog Center (B-A-R-K) and named it "Tiki". Because of its skinny bones, people named it "Xiao Xiao". Everyone feared it wouldn't make it past Christmas, but thanks to the combined efforts of B-A-R-K and their manager, Jane Ross, the dog made a miraculous recovery. "The biggest gift she received this year is life," is another phrase from the pop song mentioned at the beginning of the article.
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Since being adopted by B-A-R-K, she has been receiving special treatment. In view of the special situation of Xiao Xiao, a special person was arranged to take care of it, and a staff member took the dog to his home.
At first, the little one looked as if he was dead. According to another staff member, Jane, in an interview, seeing the dog for the first time caused her mixed emotions. "I was shocked and panicked when I saw it, I didn't expect there would be such a miserable little animal in the world." But soon, I was touched by its desire for life, and I was relieved again.
People have been speculating about why Xiao Xiao was thrown on the street to die, but he has no clue. At first, the staff thought it was because the puppy had a serious disease, but it turned out that it simply lacked the most basic method of resistance against the parasite and was severely malnourished. The staff generously fed the little ones, and the dog's physical condition was getting better and better every day. Of course, the local community has also made huge financial contributions and sent heartfelt blessings.
There was almost no hair on his body
Skinny is a true portrayal of it
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From the day the dog was rescued, its heart-warming story attracted widespread attention, and local media came to report on it. In turn, the local community and Northumberland City Council set their sights on it. People are openly looking for the culprit who abandoned the little one and any clues and evidence about the little one's life. The relevant department issued a notice writing: "This is a shocking and unforgivable case, and we would very much like to know the puppy's past, what kind of experience it has experienced, and how it has become so tragic." Once the results are available, we will give you a satisfactory explanation." The staff also added: "Xiao Xiao is now in good health, but if the perpetrators are not brought to justice, similar incidents will happen"
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"The recovery is very good," Says Jane, "and a few days after it was adopted, it weighed 39 pounds (18 kilograms). Its personality is unexpectedly friendly, and its fear of humanity is diminishing day by day. In the beginning, when he first came to the shelter, he refused to leave his nest at all, but later he learned to trust us and would go to the park with us to play. Now, if the weather is good, it will run out on its own and play, and we have to think about calling it home. Xiao Xiao also enjoyed walking on the beach and playing in the sports area of the kennel. Although it receives a lot of toys donated by people, its favorite is tennis. ”
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Super dog who loves tennis
Small and rescue its staff
In fact, among the stray animal saviors, the most difficult thing is not to shelter the animals, but to settle the animals. Fortunately, Xiao Xiao found a new home. In addition to eating a small snack, he went to his new home with two other stray dogs who were rescued. After hearing this good news, netizens have left messages saying that they hope that this day can come as soon as possible. Xiao Xiao has received many donations including food, collars, coats, sweaters and toys. It even has a wardrobe that most girls envy, "We hope that Xiao Xiao can live better, forget the past, and hope that this is a new beginning for his future life." 」
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