Last August, we received a distress call regarding a small puppy named Bongo who was badly hurt. Upon arriving at the location, we noticed that one of his hind legs had been stripped of its skin, leaving tissue and muscle exposed. In addition, Bongo had various puncture wounds on his body and a fever, making it uncertain whether he would pull through.
Against all the challenges, we began working towards elevating his body temperature and combating the infection to increase his chances of survival. Nevertheless, considering his extremely thin state, surgery was not a feasible choice at the moment. Hence, our primary focus was on enhancing his overall health and vitality before considering any surgical options.
Bongo showed his courage as a warrior with his energetic zest for life and a big appetite. Our persistent efforts finally paid off when we successfully amputated his injured limb and treated the infection after several weeks. Despite having a long way to go, we made significant progress, and he was finally free from pain.
Bongo’s wound needed at least two months to fully heal. During that time, he experienced some issues with his leg bones being weak. Luckily, with the right nutrition and care, his body began to regulate itself, and he steadily made progress towards healing.
Currently, Bongo is doing great and has adapted well to having three legs. He’s even trying out for the role of a lawn mower. It was unsure if he would survive when he first came into our care, but his successful recovery shows the importance of rescue efforts.