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A Dog Goes Down into a Basement to Die… But Is Brought Back up Alive

by Melanie

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A badly wounded dog, dripping blood and covered in maggots, went down into a basement in India and just waited to die.  But the amazing volunteers with Rescue Aid Unlimited arrived in time to save his life.

 

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The dog had suffered long enough, and just wanted his pain to end when he sought shelter in a shop cellar.  The stench of necrotic tissue alerted the shopkeepers to his presence.   They knew just who to call.

 

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After gingerly carrying him out of the shop, the dedicated staff of Rescue Aid Unlimited, India brought him back to their sanctuary for treatment.  They sprinkled some antiseptic powder on the gaping head wound and bandaged him up.

 

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On the second day, they thoroughly flushed out the gouge and re-bandaged him.  The team did this daily, and after nine weeks, Jerry became a different dog.

 

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His wounds have completely healed.  He is tender and sweet, and loves being gently loved.

 

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To help Animal Aid Unlimited continue to save dogs like Jerry, please click here.  They can’t do it without your help.

 

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