Most stray canines I’ve seen struggle desperately to survive. They would go days without appropriate food, and what little they did get was generally insufficient.
Excessive malnutrition can put dogs in a terrible state, and many of them will eat anything out of sheer desperation to survive.In this story, we’ll learn about a needy dog who spent a long time living on twigs and rocks until being rescued.
When the Southern Animal Organization received a complaint about an emaciated dog roaming the streets of New Orleans, they went to his aid.When the organization’s staff saw his condition, they were startled. The Weimaraner mix, now named Alex, had nearly starved to death and could hardly move.
They transported him to Vermilion Parish’s Rabies Animal Control in New Orleans, where he would be properly treated. While there, an X-ray revealed something extremely unexpected.Alex had been eating rocks and twigs on the street to survive. It was one of the most devastating things I’ve ever experienced.
Luckily, for him, all of that is now over. He is in good hands and will receive all the help he needs to recover completely.
Alex spent weeks rehabilitating, but he was joined on his quest by a woman named Diane Lundeen.When she first placed him in foster care, she assumed it would be a temporary solution for Alex.
But as time passed, their bond became stronger, and Diane realized she had to adopt him herself.During her time with her, his weight increased dramatically, and his mood varied rapidly. In a matter of weeks, he evolved from being a melancholy street dog to a joyful and energetic puppy.
The best thing is that Alex can spend time with his new doggie siblings and show them how amazing he is.It’s just so nice to hear of a famished dog getting the assistance he really needed.
In the end, everything went well for him, and he is currently enjoying every moment with his new family.