“She Stunk, She Couldn’t See, And She Bled All Over The Couch”: Kind People Save A Dying Dog And Her Transformation Is Incredible
Lauren Buckley started fostering animals after she rescued her dog, Brooks. He was on the euthanasia list at an overcrowded Alabama shelter and Buckley simply couldn’t imagine her life without the pup after she found out about him. The whole experience made her realize how many dogs who are facing a grim future could be the perfect companion for someone else if only given the chance. It’s been four years since and Buckley has been loving every second of it!
Recently, however, the woman took in such a neglected doggo, she wasn’t even sure if she could help her. “We saw [pictures of] Lainey and her brother posted on Facebook on Christmas Eve by the Good Samaritan that found them. He couldn’t keep them and we knew we had to do something,” Buckley told Bored Panda.
Lainey suffered from demodectic mange and secondary skin infections. Over the following months, she would undergo aggressive treatment. However, with all the love and attention she has received, the little girl pulled through.
More info: Facebook | Instagram
On Christmas Eve, kind people found this infection-ridden pup
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Soon after, she was taken in by Lauren, who then decided to devote herself to the recovery of this poor dog
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Her condition was terrible and as her rescuers described it, she stunk and bled all over the couch
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Demodectic mange, or demodex, is caused by a cigar-shaped mite, Demodex canis. They are a normal part of the skin flora, always present, and usually harmless. Mom dogs pass them on to their pups in the first few days after giving birth, but it is not contagious to humans. The mites take up residence deep in hair follicles and stay there, causing no harm. A normal immune system keeps their numbers in check.
However, in a dog with a weakened immune system, they can grow out of control.
If the disease spreads to many areas of the body, the condition is called generalized demodectic mange. It’s really severe and can be life-threatening if not treated properly.
After the vet’s inspection, she was diagnosed with demodectic mange and secondary infections
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
If urgent treatment wasn’t received, Lainey would have met a sad ending.
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Buckley did everything in her power to create the absolute best conditions for the pup to recover. “We had her for four months,” she said. “She took daily antibiotics and ivermectin for the full four months. In addition, we gave her coconut oil in her food, applied it to her skin, and gave her twice-weekly medicated baths. We also did our best to keep her stress level low since demodex thrives on stress.”
Now she was given a name – Lainey, and Lainey knew she’s not alone anymore in this fight
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
But life had more in store for the courageous girl
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
She received the necessary attention, care, and love
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Which helped her regain her true looks and start again as the beautiful dog she actually is
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
When Lainey got better, a good friend of Buckley who saved her first dog from the euthanasia shelter adopted her. “It feels [like a] full circle,” Buckley said. “She and her husband are incredible, kindhearted people who were smitten with Lainey from the get-go. We could not have asked for a better family for her.”
Lainey’s foster mom also wanted to use the opportunity and thank Brown Dog Coalition out of Hopkinton, MA. “They are the rescue who paid for all her vetting and answered my call when we took Lainey in on Christmas Eve. They save countless dogs who need major medical care and this wouldn’t have been possible without them.”
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
Image credits: Lauren Buckley
People were incredibly glad that Lainey made a full recovery
It sounds horrible to say this, but with dogs that have such terrible skin conditions you don't know what you are going to get- no idea of hair colour, sometimes even how the dog looks because of the swelling- it's truly a 'lucky' packet. Wonderful people and an amazing transformation into a beautiful dog.
Why would you care about hair color or how a dog will look, R L? Imagine if you were sick, did not look your best and somebody would still be your friend, your companion and would nor rejected you. This what matters, not hair colors or looks.
Load More Replies...
I can't even begin to imagine the pain and discomfort this pup went through... thank you so much for helping her get back to good health.
Oh what a a difference love can make for a dog with mange, it changes their world.
It's amazing what love and TLC can do. AND, the best thing about it, it works in all kinds of situations in both humans and animals. When I was growing up, I lost count of the dogs/puppies and cats/kittens my dad would bring home from work or we would find them dumped out on the dirt road going back to the old home place on the family farm. This was back in the late 50's and early 60's. We would ALWAYS nurse them back to health and find good homes for them after a visit to a local vet that was a friend of my dad. I never lacked for pets of one kind or the other growing up. I even had some fox squirrels once that I raised to adult hood, then released on the farm. Dad found them in a load of wood brought in on a truck to the woodyard he worked at. One of the logs was hollow and while measuring and weighing the load, he saw a little head peek out of the hollow log and look at him. He got them out and brought them home. We raised them to adulthood and released them on the farm.
This is a great story... The healthy dog giving that look to the other dog tho.
I hope that all animals were that lucky, I wish world was full of people like Lauren, it w would look a lot different, better for animals and humans alike. People don't realize that human rights and justice are unachievable without animal rights. "Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace." - Albert Schweitzer
God bless you guys for helping her... What a transformation!!!!! I'm sure she appreciates every moment you gave her
Inside that sore, ravaged chrysalis was a beautiful butterfly, and you helped emerge and fly!
Thank goodness this dog was found by such caring and compassionate people. Thank you very much to all who helped her. How horrific that she had ever gotten into the state in which they'd found her. Makes my heart break for all the others who might be suffering so.
You are a true hero. How lucky that you found each other- truly, you are a wonderful human.
What a transformation! Thank you for rescuing her. I cried seeing the original photos.
A beautiful, beautiful pittie mix. I want to be able to do that some day. She must have suffered so much. And the transformation!
Maaaaaaaaannnnnn don't let her on the couch in this condition!!!!! She has mites, it is bad for you, your family and other pets, it is not hygienic at all. Some people don't really think straight. She would be just as happy on a dog bed. Sincerely - a person, who studied parasites and zoonotes for a semester
This just shows what love (and veterinary attention) can do. So glad to see Lainey’s transformation and ❤️👍🏽 to the kind lady who saved her from euthanasia.
That is such a wonderful story. I feel pain for the people that allowed that to happen. Whether it was from a conscious choice or not, I cannot wish them well. But Blessings to the people that cared and loved Lainey.
Bless you . Thank you. It's so amazing how much people care about animals. I love this
It sounds horrible to say this, but with dogs that have such terrible skin conditions you don't know what you are going to get- no idea of hair colour, sometimes even how the dog looks because of the swelling- it's truly a 'lucky' packet. Wonderful people and an amazing transformation into a beautiful dog.
Why would you care about hair color or how a dog will look, R L? Imagine if you were sick, did not look your best and somebody would still be your friend, your companion and would nor rejected you. This what matters, not hair colors or looks.
Load More Replies... I can't even begin to imagine the pain and discomfort this pup went through... thank you so much for helping her get back to good health.
Oh what a a difference love can make for a dog with mange, it changes their world.
It's amazing what love and TLC can do. AND, the best thing about it, it works in all kinds of situations in both humans and animals. When I was growing up, I lost count of the dogs/puppies and cats/kittens my dad would bring home from work or we would find them dumped out on the dirt road going back to the old home place on the family farm. This was back in the late 50's and early 60's. We would ALWAYS nurse them back to health and find good homes for them after a visit to a local vet that was a friend of my dad. I never lacked for pets of one kind or the other growing up. I even had some fox squirrels once that I raised to adult hood, then released on the farm. Dad found them in a load of wood brought in on a truck to the woodyard he worked at. One of the logs was hollow and while measuring and weighing the load, he saw a little head peek out of the hollow log and look at him. He got them out and brought them home. We raised them to adulthood and released them on the farm.
This is a great story... The healthy dog giving that look to the other dog tho.
I hope that all animals were that lucky, I wish world was full of people like Lauren, it w would look a lot different, better for animals and humans alike. People don't realize that human rights and justice are unachievable without animal rights. "Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace." - Albert Schweitzer
God bless you guys for helping her... What a transformation!!!!! I'm sure she appreciates every moment you gave her
Inside that sore, ravaged chrysalis was a beautiful butterfly, and you helped emerge and fly!
Thank goodness this dog was found by such caring and compassionate people. Thank you very much to all who helped her. How horrific that she had ever gotten into the state in which they'd found her. Makes my heart break for all the others who might be suffering so.
You are a true hero. How lucky that you found each other- truly, you are a wonderful human.
What a transformation! Thank you for rescuing her. I cried seeing the original photos.
A beautiful, beautiful pittie mix. I want to be able to do that some day. She must have suffered so much. And the transformation!
Maaaaaaaaannnnnn don't let her on the couch in this condition!!!!! She has mites, it is bad for you, your family and other pets, it is not hygienic at all. Some people don't really think straight. She would be just as happy on a dog bed. Sincerely - a person, who studied parasites and zoonotes for a semester
This just shows what love (and veterinary attention) can do. So glad to see Lainey’s transformation and ❤️👍🏽 to the kind lady who saved her from euthanasia.
That is such a wonderful story. I feel pain for the people that allowed that to happen. Whether it was from a conscious choice or not, I cannot wish them well. But Blessings to the people that cared and loved Lainey.
Bless you . Thank you. It's so amazing how much people care about animals. I love this
501
60