At the Pennsylvania SPCA, several weeks ago, the Animal Law Enforcement officers were dispatched to a property in Philadelphia and found a small dog named Bailey. The dog had been left alone in the backyard. He was emaciated, could barely pick up his head and struggled just to bark. She tried to stand, but immediately collapsed.
The heat outdoors had been unbearable, and Bailey panted heavily. She had no shade enduring the full force of the afternoon sun. There were large bowls of dry food left untouched, and there was no water.
When officers spotted Bailey, they knew her life was hanging by a string. They jumped the fence and carried her to safety.
What they found broke their hearts. Bailey was so weak she couldn’t walk. Her body was covered in wounds, scabs, and abrasions. Like so many neglected animals, she had been left outside to suffer and die.
But the horror at this property wasn’t over, and the next day the officers returned as sheriff’s deputies had been conducting an eviction. It was another devastating discovery; hidden in the basement and locked in a crate covered with feces and urine, Faith had been waiting to die.
She was so emaciated and weak she couldn’t move. One of the officers opened the crate and carried her to safety. Her emaciated body was covered in feces; a filthy collar hung loosely around her neck and became the heartbreaking reminder of how much weight the dog had lost.
Along with her emaciated body, Faith had been suffering from ulcers, eye infections and swelling in her right leg that was so injured, the only solution to save her life would be amputation. She required blood transfusions to survive.
Bailey and Faith had been to hell; now they were fighting to live and their stories continued. Now they are being lovingly cared for and are in the best of care.
After weeks of round-the-clock care, intravenous fluids, blood transfusion, medications and small feedings to accustom their tender stomachs to food again have both dogs making incredible strides.
Looking back at photos of Little Bailey when she first arrived is heartbreaking.
She wasn’t just skin and bones, she was a soul in pieces.
But over the past several weeks, our team has poured love into both her and Faith – and today, they’re nearly unrecognizable. Not just healthier, but happier.
This transformation? It’s because of you.
Every day Bailey is regaining her strength. Her tail is wagging and the best news = Bailey has been adopted!
Faith is learning to walk on three legs.
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Their stories are inspiring, and it is the generosity of animal lovers and supporters who make these incredible rescues possible.
How’s this for a happy ending? We just need lots more of these heartwarming stories. Don’t you agree?
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