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Hairless Dog Found By Gas Station Becomes A Fluffy, Lovable Giant
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Hairless Dog Found By Gas Station Becomes A Fluffy, Lovable Giant

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The city of Bali is full of stray dogs. Many shelters and clinics try to help them and save as many as possible, but they are often overwhelmed. That’s why it’s so important for people to do something as well, like not ignoring wounded animals on the streets and helping them out, if they can, of course.

That’s exactly what this good Samaritan named Aaron did. He saw a wounded, sad and lonely dog on the side of the road and didn’t just drive by. Thanks to Aaron’s kindness and compassion, Homer gets to live a full and happy life in his new forever home. Homer learned to trust and love again, beat cancer, and is now a fluffy, happy pooch.

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Aaron saw this dog lost, wounded and scared at the side of the road in Bali

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“Nobody stopped for him. I’m so sorry to bring this story. I don’t like to have to post it as it breaks my heart, but it is the reality here in Bali… If you are squeamish, don’t read on, but I promise this will end as well as it can.”

The dog was dangerously near the streets and very scared of humans

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“Driving on the bypass I saw this dog stuck in the central reserve, just sat there. I stopped, desperately worried he’d get hit by a car if I didn’t help. I enlisted the help of some local lads from a tire shop and we managed to spook the dog back onto one side of the road.”

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They managed to get the pup away from danger and tried to feed him

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“He was hungry and dehydrated and obviously in huge amounts of pain. I thought he initially had a skin problem only, but when I got close I saw all of these tumors, which looked like they’d all popped. The poor boy must be in so much agony. It breaks my heart to know he was allowed to get like this and thousands of humans probably saw him before I did.”

At first he didn’t approach, but eventually hunger got the best of him and he ate the food Aaron gave him

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“I tried coaxing him towards me with food to no avail initially. All I wanted was to grab him but he was so scared of humans. He didn’t show any aggression at all and eventually, his belly got the better of him and he came close to me.”

Aaron could not catch the dog, so he asked a shelter to help him out and they did

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“But I couldn’t grab him. He was just so scared of humans. Scared that if he got close to me it’d probably hurt him. Of course, I only wanted to help him, so was stuck at a crossroads for what to do. I couldn’t leave him there. I reached out to @bawabali_official to ask if they could help capture him and they kindly agreed to help.”

Homer wasn’t aggressive at all, he just didn’t trust humans

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Eventually, the dog (now named Homer) was safe and sound at the clinic. Aaron paid all of his vet bills

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“Thankfully, they got him! I am so grateful for BAWA, as there’s no way I could have caught him on my own. The dog, who I’ve named Homer, is now at the vet receiving treatment under my account. He’s under the expert care of @sunsetvet_ubud and the best place he can possibly be right now.”

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The vets figured out that Homer had cancer and needed chemotherapy. Aaron and everyone involved were very scared for his life

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Aaron didn’t want to invade Homer’s personal space, so he would spend hours a day sitting by his cage, trying to show Homer that humans can be kind

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After a couple of days, Homer finally let Aaron get closer and they both sat together in the cage

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Soon Aaron could bravely stroke and pet Homer without him getting spooked

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Soon Homer proved that he was just a big, gentle giant with the sweetest and snuggliest personality. He started wagging his tail and playing a bit

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After three months, the cancer was gone and Homer started to grow all of his fluffy white fur back

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A friend of Aaron’s came forward and offered Homer a forever home

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Now he’s comfortable, loved and really enjoying his life

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His new owners name is Nungki and he loves chilling in her arms

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Homer is now a completely happy, fluffy and amazing pooch with great adventures ahead of him

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BastWren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is so hard for me to read these stories, and especially to see the photos of the poor animals in these situations. I don't usually look at the articles for this reason, but I looked at this one. It was utterly heartbreaking to see the pain and loss of hope in this poor dogs eyes at first....just no life left at all. But the ending photo is worth seeing all the others. I am so happy for this pup. You can still see in his eyes the pain through which he has lived, but he is now safe and loved...what more could anyone ask?

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw. I saw this a lot on Bali (is an Island not a city). I made donations at shelters and still felt inadequate.

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Zophra
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwww, poor thing also had mange. Looks so much happier and healthier. I applaud the OP patience in getting to know the dog.

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Shahzad Ahmad Shahzad Ahmad
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2 years ago

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I basically make about $6,000-$8,000 a month online. It’s enough to comfortably replace my old jobs income, especially considering I only work about 10-13 hours a week from home. I was amazed how easy it was after I tried it….. ===))> 𝐖­𝐰­𝐰.𝐅­𝐮­𝐥­𝐰­𝐨­𝐫­𝐤.𝐂­𝐨­𝐦

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mena21
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My love goes out to anyone who helps these amazing creatures and I pray for the souls that allow these atrocities

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I basically make about $6,000-$8,000 a month online. It’s enough to comfortably replace my old jobs income, especially considering I only work about 10-13 hours a week from home. I was amazed how easy it was after I tried it….. ===))> 𝐖­𝐰­𝐰.𝐅­𝐮­𝐥­𝐰­𝐨­𝐫­𝐤.𝐂­𝐨­𝐦

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Aron Hughes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello everybody - I'm touched with all the comments and love for Homer! Thank you for taking the time to see his recovery. And a big thank you to Hidreley for writing this article. If anybody would like to see more updates on Homeboy and other, please check out my www.instagram.com/sun_and_sage or Nungki's www.instagram.com/nungkip

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Susan Green
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seeing this hurts me. But to know he was saved, and is happy and healthy now, makes me feel better.

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Cheri Aline Sydney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aaron, you, and your colleagues, are truly an angels of mercy.... Thanks for being there for these sweet souls! It is great to see Homer looking healthy and happy... This gives many of us more hope for humanity! Thanks again!

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Einfach nur Liam
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With all this bu**sh** going on in this world - that's something for the <3

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Usernames
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A stray dog is common in Bali. Their people love animal. The problem is, the rich people tend to buy special breed, and left the local dog to the poor. The poor can't afford to neuter the animal. Even there are a free one, but somehow they miss the information.

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InfectedVoice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is heartbreaking, this is why I can't go on holiday to countries with massive stray problems because I couldn't pass a single one of them, man this is a nice ending but you know there are so many more just like this.

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Russian Otaku
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Could have saved time and money just putting it down

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Sᴛᴀʀᴛ ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ ғʀᴏᴍ ʜᴏᴍᴇ! Gʀᴇᴀᴛ ᴊᴏʙ ғᴏʀ Ever, sᴛᴀʏ-ᴀᴛ-ʜᴏᴍᴇ ᴍᴏᴍs ᴏʀ ᴀɴʏᴏɴᴇ ɴᴇᴇᴅɪɴɢ ᴀɴ ᴇxᴛʀᴀ ɪɴᴄᴏᴍᴇ... Yᴏᴜ ᴏɴʟʏ ɴᴇᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘᴜᴛᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ʀᴇʟɪᴀʙʟᴇ ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴇᴛ ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ... Mᴀᴋᴇ $100 ʜᴏᴜʀʟʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴜᴘ ᴛᴏ $18000 ᴀ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜ ʙʏ ғᴏʟʟᴏᴡɪɴɢ connection ᴀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏᴛᴛᴏᴍ.....HERE☛☛☛ W­­­w­­­w­­­.­­­P­­­a­­­y­­­s­­­9­­­9­­­.­­­C­­­o­­­m

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BastWren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is so hard for me to read these stories, and especially to see the photos of the poor animals in these situations. I don't usually look at the articles for this reason, but I looked at this one. It was utterly heartbreaking to see the pain and loss of hope in this poor dogs eyes at first....just no life left at all. But the ending photo is worth seeing all the others. I am so happy for this pup. You can still see in his eyes the pain through which he has lived, but he is now safe and loved...what more could anyone ask?

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw. I saw this a lot on Bali (is an Island not a city). I made donations at shelters and still felt inadequate.

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Zophra
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwww, poor thing also had mange. Looks so much happier and healthier. I applaud the OP patience in getting to know the dog.

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Shahzad Ahmad Shahzad Ahmad
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2 years ago

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I basically make about $6,000-$8,000 a month online. It’s enough to comfortably replace my old jobs income, especially considering I only work about 10-13 hours a week from home. I was amazed how easy it was after I tried it….. ===))> 𝐖­𝐰­𝐰.𝐅­𝐮­𝐥­𝐰­𝐨­𝐫­𝐤.𝐂­𝐨­𝐦

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mena21
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My love goes out to anyone who helps these amazing creatures and I pray for the souls that allow these atrocities

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अजिनाथ कानडे
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2 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

I basically make about $6,000-$8,000 a month online. It’s enough to comfortably replace my old jobs income, especially considering I only work about 10-13 hours a week from home. I was amazed how easy it was after I tried it….. ===))> 𝐖­𝐰­𝐰.𝐅­𝐮­𝐥­𝐰­𝐨­𝐫­𝐤.𝐂­𝐨­𝐦

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Aron Hughes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello everybody - I'm touched with all the comments and love for Homer! Thank you for taking the time to see his recovery. And a big thank you to Hidreley for writing this article. If anybody would like to see more updates on Homeboy and other, please check out my www.instagram.com/sun_and_sage or Nungki's www.instagram.com/nungkip

susangreen_2 avatar
Susan Green
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seeing this hurts me. But to know he was saved, and is happy and healthy now, makes me feel better.

takpozehnani avatar
Cheri Aline Sydney
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aaron, you, and your colleagues, are truly an angels of mercy.... Thanks for being there for these sweet souls! It is great to see Homer looking healthy and happy... This gives many of us more hope for humanity! Thanks again!

contact_49 avatar
Einfach nur Liam
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With all this bu**sh** going on in this world - that's something for the <3

binanda_smada avatar
Usernames
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A stray dog is common in Bali. Their people love animal. The problem is, the rich people tend to buy special breed, and left the local dog to the poor. The poor can't afford to neuter the animal. Even there are a free one, but somehow they miss the information.

infectedvoice avatar
InfectedVoice
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is heartbreaking, this is why I can't go on holiday to countries with massive stray problems because I couldn't pass a single one of them, man this is a nice ending but you know there are so many more just like this.

victorrsytnik avatar
Russian Otaku
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2 years ago

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Could have saved time and money just putting it down

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itafaey
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2 years ago

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