This puppy was heartlessly abandoned by her owners and found in 'immense pain' (VIDEO)
More under this adThis dog was abandoned by its owners and found wandering the streets in ‘immense pain’.
This abandonedpup was found suffering a very painful and dangerous skin condition. The rescue team called her Xena after a warrior princess as they knew she needed to be strong to overcome it. To their relief, she is now ‘living her best life’ in her new loving home.
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Found in immense pain
This 6-months-old puppy was heartlessly abandoned by her previous owner and found wandering the streets alone. It is not clear why her human had deprived her of the home and care she deserved, but it was likely due to the skin conditions she was suffering.
More under this adMore under this adThe Bristol Animal Rescue who took her in, saw that she was in ‘immense pain’.
Jodie Hayward, the charity’s manager, said it was 'obvious' how bad the dog felt as she was frequently itching and licking herself - 'she just couldn't get any relief'.
Named after a warrior princess
More under this adMore under this adThe poor animal was suffering from Demodex mange, the most common form of the condition in dogs. It occurs primarily in animals less than 18 months old. Adult dogs that have the disease usually have weakened immune systems and are susceptible to secondary infections, BBC News writes. This can be extremely dangerous if not treated properly.
But the lucky pup got all the much-needed medical attention at the rescue and managed to overcome the symptoms. She also got a new name - Xena, after the famous evil-fighting warrior princess. This was only natural as her carers had seen how resilient this pup was.
More under this adMore under this adJodie Hayward said:
We named her Xena because we knew she'd be strong.
She is living her best life
Xena was able to recover from the horrible condition thanks to the best care she could get in Bristol Animal Rescue. Her good nature shined through in a healthier body, and she was offered a loving forever home. She enjoys an outdoor lifestyle and plenty of fresh air with her adoptive family on a glamping site in Chew Valley, England.
More under this adMore under this adAccording to the staff, warrior pup Xena is now 'living her best life', and they 'couldn't be happier for her'.
Bristol Animal Rescue has existed as a charity since 1887 and helps more than 7,000 vulnerable animals like Xena each year. You can find out more about what they do, support their work, or adopt a rescue pet on their website.
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