After spending what felt like a lifetime on the streets, some stray dogs lose hope of ever finding happiness.
Bobby was one of those dogs, wandering aimlessly with a dejected expression, no longer expecting kindness from humans.
His story took a turn when Reto, a compassionate dog rescuer and founder of a shelter, happened to ride past him on his motorcycle.
Bobby had just narrowly avoided being hit by other cyclists. Realizing the dog was in danger, Reto knew he had to act quickly to save him.
A Rescue Mission
Reto approached the stray dog, now named Bobby, with a gentle voice, but his heart broke as he saw the pup up close.
Bobby was in terrible shape—emaciated and nearly hairless, with just a few strands of fur clinging to his wrinkled skin. The poor dog clearly needed help but was too scared and distrustful of people to accept it.
Undeterred, Reto patiently captured Bobby and rushed him to the vet.
Bobby remained downcast, unaware that his life was about to change for the better.
At the vet clinic, Bobby was diagnosed with parasites, scabies, and a fungal infection, and he required treatment to begin his road to recovery.
Though Reto longed to shower the dog with affection, Bobby wasn’t ready to trust anyone. Every time someone tried to touch him, he would attempt to bite. It was clear he needed time to heal not just physically but emotionally.
Finding Comfort at the Shelter
Once Bobby was discharged from the clinic, Reto brought him to his shelter, determined to give him the love he had been missing.
Reto spent hours with Bobby, hand-feeding him and offering him words of kindness. Slowly, the pup started to warm up to his rescuer.
It took three weeks, but Bobby’s heart finally opened up to trust.
“That was the moment his mind completely changed,” Reto told The Dodo. “From then on, he was a really friendly and lovely dog.”
With a new outlook on life, Bobby’s transformation was remarkable. He began to smile, his skin healed, and within two months, his fur grew back—soft, fluffy, and full of life.
A New Beginning
Now, Bobby is a completely different dog from the one Reto found on the streets. He’s playful, and affectionate, and has turned into a complete cuddle bug, happiest when snuggling up to his rescuer.
Despite all the love he receives at the shelter, Bobby’s heart still longs for a forever family.
With a smile on his face, Bobby waits patiently for the day his new humans will find him, ready to give him the love and home he deserves.