Blind, starving and unable to stand, this paper-thin puppy is Dying
Thrown Away
As the girl walked with her dog, a cleaner waved her down and pointed to a trash can. She approached and heard a faint whimper.
Looking inside, she saw a tiny, weak puppy tangled in garbage. It was still alive.
Blind and Starving
The doctor examined the frail puppy. ‘He’s about a month old,’ he said.
The tiny creature trembled, all skin and bones. His sunken sides and ribs showed his suffering.
One of the puppy’s eyes was cloudy and unseeing. The doctor said, ‘He’s blind in that eye.’
Declining Health
As the doctor spoke, Little Lamb trembled. His lone eye darted around, searching unfamiliar faces.
Too weak to resist or whimper, his fragile state weighed on those watching. Yet, in his eye, a glimmer of hope remained.
After the virus test, the puppy lay motionless, his frail body barely holding on. His eyelids fluttered but wouldn’t open, every breath a struggle. His ribs showed with each shallow inhale.
Failing Eye
The frail puppy weighed less than 500 grams. His bony frame, barely covered by thin, dirty fur, trembled with each breath.
The doctor touched the puppy’s swollen eye. ‘Do you see this?’ he said. ‘Without treatment, the eyeball has died.’
Weak and Frail
Little Lamb’s back legs were too weak to support him. The doctor suspected prolonged malnourishment.
The puppy was weak from hypothermia, dehydration, and malnutrition. He lay shivering, his ribs visible. Without immediate care, he wouldn’t survive.
Warming Up
Little Lamb was rushed to the ICU, weak and cold. Vets wrapped him in blankets and used a hair dryer to warm him.
His chest rose with shallow breaths—survival uncertain. All they could do was hope.
The girl arrived in the afternoon to check on Little Lamb. As they cleaned his eyes again, the pup sat curled in his food bowl, too weak to move.
Race Against Time
The surgery had to wait until Little Lamb grew stronger. His survival remained uncertain.
Little Lamb needed a blood transfusion. The girl brought her dog, but it wasn’t a match.
A suitable donor was found. As the transfusion began, Little Lamb stirred. He was still fragile, but there was hope.
Matching Donor
Little Lamb stirred at approaching footsteps. He tried to lift his head, his frail body barely responding.
His eyes blinked slowly at his rescuer. A flicker of recognition passed through his weary gaze. What had happened? Where was he? His mind, clouded by exhaustion, struggled to grasp it.
The first blood transfusion failed—Little Lamb’s blood type didn’t match. A husky was also incompatible.
Finally, a suitable donor was found, and the transfusion began, offering a chance at survival.
Signs of Hope
The transfusion began, life flowing into Little Lamb. Moments later, a flicker of hope—he nibbled, weak but determined.
Then, the sound they had waited for—a faint cry. He was fighting, and for the first time, he might win.
After three days of treatment, Little Lamb was strong enough to leave the ICU. He was still frail but could lift his head more easily, and his body trembled less. He was out of immediate danger.
Playtime Begins
Spotting a pile of toys, curiosity sparked in his eye. He pawed at a stuffed animal and nibbled it. The other dogs watched, tails wagging. After all he had endured, he felt a moment of joy.
On the fifth day, they returned to Little Lamb, relieved he was out of danger.
They brought warm clothes and toys.
Small Cage
Little Lamb lay discarded, tiny and fragile. The cage loomed, cold and unfeeling, as he rested, barely a speck in the emptiness. That he was found at all was a miracle.
Little Lamb blinked. Was it real or his imagination? He tilted his head as a voice spoke. ‘This is your new friend,’ they said.
Fleeting Excitement
Little Lamb preferred exploring beyond his cage over playing with toys. His nose twitched as he gazed outside, tail wagging. Freedom was what he craved.
But soon, exhaustion took over, and he curled up to rest, still on his journey to full strength.
Still Too Weak
Little Lamb was still fragile. His intestines were inflamed, making digestion difficult.
His stool was loose, showing his body was still recovering. Despite his weakness, there was a spark in his eye—a determination to fight.
Little Lamb’s remaining eye was his only window to the world, but it had a slight deformity. The doctor couldn’t yet tell if it would affect his vision. For now, they could only wait.
Saying Goodbye
Veterinarians monitored Little Lamb’s damaged eye, uncertain of recovery.
‘Little Lamb, it’s time for me to go.’
The pup blinked up at her, ears drooping, his expression sad. Once frail, he now held warmth and trust. He didn’t want her to go.
Remarkable Progress
By the seventh day, Little Lamb was improving.
His rescuers brought special food to mark his progress. A week ago, he had been weak, but now he ate eagerly, his strength returning.
With care from the hospital staff and rescuers, he was recovering quickly.
Fragile Beginning
His tiny red nose, soft and shiny, resembled a newborn lamb. No longer the starving puppy they rescued, he was lively and curious. Watching him play, it was hard to believe he had once been near death.
Little Lamb grew stronger. His frail frame filled out, gaining nearly 100 grams.
He could finally eat solid food—a sign of healing. Every bite marked progress, bringing smiles to his caregivers.
Getting Stronger
Little Lamb grew more affectionate. When someone reached out, he poked out his head, seeking attention.
Little Lamb no longer struggled to stand or walk. His legs, once too weak, now carried him with confidence.
Bringing Him Home
They dressed Little Lamb in a tiny outfit, but he wriggled, displeased. He pawed at the fabric, shaking as if trying to free himself. Clothes were not to his liking.
Just days ago, he had been fragile and weak. Now, his eye gleamed with curiosity, and his tail wagged. Home was waiting.
Sleepy Little Lamb
Little Lamb! Come here! The tiny pup, exhausted from exploring, curled up with his toy monkey and fell asleep.
Inside the cage, Little Lamb remained restless. He paced, paws pressing against the bars. The rescuers watched, knowing his journey wasn’t over.
Little Lamb’s Age
They hoped to find him a home. Little Lamb had come from the brink of death to a playful pup.
The doctor reassessed Little Lamb’s age and concluded he might be four months old instead of one. His frail frame and small stature suggested a diminutive breed. His tough start left him weaker than expected.
Little Lamb’s Escape
Little Lamb pawed at the bars, whimpering. He had known freedom, felt warmth, and now was confined again. His eyes, once bright, dulled with disappointment. He wanted to run, explore, be with those who saved him. But he had to wait.
Two days later, they took Little Lamb to the eye hospital. As the doctor examined his eyes, the pup wriggled, nipping at the doctor’s fingers.
The Shrunken Eye
The doctor examined Little Lamb’s injured eye and confirmed the damage was irreversible. The eye had lost vision and would likely shrink over time. His other eye, though slightly misaligned, was functional.
Little Lamb’s eye was beyond saving. The necrotic tissue had begun to shrink, and the eyeball would wither to the size of a mung bean. Though sight was lost, the pup was no longer in pain.
Meeting His Caretakers
His other eye, though slightly misaligned, did not interfere with his vision.
With his medicine, they carried Little Lamb home. Tomorrow, a foster family will take him in.
Final Night with Little Lamb
Tonight was their final night. They had cared for this tiny soul, and goodbye weighed heavily.
Two weeks ago, Little Lamb was weak, starving, and abandoned. The frail puppy had grown stronger. His once-dull eyes shone, and his tiny tail wagged. He had a second chance.
Fresh Start
After weeks of care, Little Lamb was ready for a new life.
Thanks to the medical staff and rescuers, he joined a loving adoptive family. Saying goodbye was bittersweet, but he was safe and cherished.
Shopping for Little Lamb
Little Lamb’s adopter had prepared well: a cozy bed, food bowls, and toys awaited him.
Little Lamb’s new home included Xiaodoubao, a small, playful pup. Watching them, one could imagine Little Lamb growing to a similar size.
Little Lamb’s New Home
Nestled in his adopter’s lap, Little Lamb sat quietly, finally at ease.
Once discarded and left for dead, he was now warm and safe. His fur, once matted, was clean, and his single eye shone with contentment. He seemed to understand—he was home.
Once discarded, Little Lamb defied odds. Rescued, he found a chance to heal and be loved.
Little Lamb’s Future
Little Lamb had come far. From the brink of death to a future of care. His journey showed the power of kindness.
It proved even the smallest creature could find hope.
Little Lamb nestled in his adopter’s arms. His journey from despair to hope was complete. Watching him settle in, they felt a pang of farewell.