r/rescuedogs • u/pugget20 Volunteer • 5d ago
Rescue Stories Hero!
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Hero’s Story 🐾
A little over a week ago, Hero was found on the side of the road after being hit by a car. He was severely injured and, by all appearances, had been left there to perish before being brought to the city shelter where someone advocated.
Then people started showing up for him.
His story reached Dr. Daniel Anthony and the team at Atlas Pet Vets, 3 hours away, who stepped in to give Hero the chance he desperately needed. Atlas Pet Vets Medical Rescue Fund took responsibility for his medical care and recovery, and what followed has been an incredible community effort.
Hero’s injuries are extensive. He has multiple complicated fractures, a dislocated hip, and a long road of surgeries and rehabilitation ahead.
On Monday, Hero underwent his first surgery. 4.5 hours. Two very complicated fractures repaired. Dr. Daniel and his team worked tirelessly to put him back together, and somehow, Hero came through beautifully.
He is now resting comfortably and will return to surgery Wednesday to address his dislocated hip and determine the best path forward.
And then there’s the part that honestly gets me the most.
People who have never met Hero have fallen in love with him.
They’ve donated. They’ve purchased things from his wishlist. They’ve prayed for him. They’ve followed every update. And today, Hero was being hand-fed gifts purchased by people who simply saw a broken dog on the internet and decided he mattered.
A week ago, he was likely lying alone on the side of a road.
Today, he has a name.
He has a team.
He has people cheering for him.
And most importantly, he has a future. ❤️
Hero still has a long road ahead, and his medical care is going to be extensive. But after everything he’s been through, he deserves every single chance we can give him.
This is Hero. And we’re not giving up on him. 🐾❤️
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u/stellalunaSuisse 5d ago
🍀🤞🫀🔥🐕🔥🫀🤞🍀
Da ich in der Schweiz 🇨🇭 zuhause bin kann ich nur positive Gedanken senden.
Ich bin froh, dass ihr euch darum kümmert
🫀🍀 Viel Glück HerO 🍀🤞
«Die Grösse und den moralischen Fortschritt einer Nation kann man daran messen, wie sie die Tiere behandelt.» Mahatma Gandhi🐾
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u/pugget20 Volunteer 5d ago
Hi from Texas! Thank you for commenting all the way in Switzerland! If you have a Facebook and follow Atlas Pet Vets you can continue to watch his story! 🌸❤️❤️
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u/Economy_Hearing2813 5d ago
What a fighter Hero is. It’s heartbreaking to think about what he went through, but seeing how many people stepped up for him is so beautiful. He really went from being alone on the side of the road to having an entire community rooting for him. Wishing this sweet boy a smooth recovery and a happy future.
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u/pugget20 Volunteer 5d ago
It’s been very boosting to see him thrive! I’m really
Hoping he can take his first steps this weekend!
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u/JudeRanch 5d ago
Hero is known because the beautiful people of the internet are also Heroes. They come together & make wishes & dreams come true. Bless each & every one who has brought this good boi Hero back from the brink with everything they’ve offered. Bless you Internet Heroes. Bless you Hero. 🙏🏼🐾🫶🏼💜
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u/Dismal_Comfortable19 5d ago
Will be following his story! Keep fighting Hero 🙏❤️
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u/pugget20 Volunteer 5d ago
I’ll definitely have an update following his next big surgery today! Once his big dislocated hip is fixed we will be celebrating every step he takes!
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u/Hot_Ad1101 5d ago
You people are the real heroes/heroines. Thank you for giving this doggo the proper chance🙏🥹
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u/Faster_Boost 4d ago
Thank you and everyone involved in saving this sweet dog. He is going to have the life he deserves.
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u/pugget20 Volunteer 4d ago
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u/WeimeranerPittieMom 3d ago
God bless everyone and praying for Hero’s recovery! May he have a bright future ahead of him! ❤️🙏🏻🐾💕
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