In the heart of Madera Ranchos, California, a peculiar creature resembling a “werewolf” caught the attention of passersby near an orchard. Terrifying in appearance, this poor dog was shunned by everyone due to his disheveled and sickly state.
With a mangy patch of fur, underweight body, and balding spots, it’s no wonder people were afraid to even glance in his direction. His scaly skin and damaged tail only added to his undesirable image, leaving him neglected and alone.
For months, this miserable animal was ignored, with people assuming he was dangerous and ill. No one dared to approach him, leaving him to suffer in silence. But one fateful day, an angel in human form decided that this dog was worth her time. She stopped to check on him and made a life-changing phone call for assistance.
The call was answered by Megan Bowe, a compassionate woman and the founder of Adoptable Rescued Pup. When Megan laid eyes on the “werewolf” dog, she was overcome with emotion. “I was about ready to cry when I saw how bad off he was. He was really on his last leg. He was depressed and could barely even stand up,” she admitted.
It became evident to Megan that this misunderstood creature was, in fact, a severely sick and neglected German Shepherd mix. Megan named him King and wasted no time in taking him to a vet’s clinic for medical attention.
King’s health issues were numerous, but Megan and the physicians were determined to treat each one with care. His most severe problems required surgery, including scabies, a damaged pelvis, and a broken tail. Megan revealed, “My vet thinks he got hit by a car, and that would explain how his tail was so messed up, too.
That injury happened months ago, because by the time I got him it had already started to heal incorrectly. And with such a damaged pelvis, he wasn’t able to get around very far on his own to look for food, so he was extremely skinny and dehydrated.”
Despite his frail appearance, King was only a year old. Due to his contagious illnesses, Megan had to keep him separate from the other animals she cared for. However, with Megan’s dedicated care, King started eating and gaining strength each day.
As his health slowly improved, King finally reached a point where he could undergo the necessary surgeries for his broken pelvis and tail. The operations were a success, and Megan was overjoyed. She believes that King will soon be ready for adoption.
Though it took time for King to regain his ability to walk, with the help of Megan and the veterinary team, he defied the odds and stood tall again. All Megan wants now is for King to find a loving family and a place to call home.
“It’s hard to think that all those cars passed him by and never stopped. No one wanted to bring him home or help him because he looked so bad… But all it took was one person,” Megan said, reflecting on King’s journey.
It is through the selflessness of people like the woman who made that life-changing phone call and Megan, who stepped in to save King, that our world becomes a better place.
