Autistic Youngster Is Unexpectedly Saved From His Despair By A Skinny Dog

When a poor dog was found, it was already emaciated, with only a 1% chance of survival.

The sight that the rescuers found her had never experienced before, it was clear that the innocent dog had been the victim of the worst treatment and was torn between life and death.

A puppy named Xena was left in miserable state appearing only with skin and bones

Everyone who saw her photos when she was rescued after being thrown in the most cruel way on a road was truly horrified.

Xena was found by Animal Services in Creek, Georgia, USA, in such poor physical condition that her rescuers burst into tears just by looking at her.

Poor little Xena, only 4 months old , was on the verge of starvation. She had spent much of her short life in a cage before being dumped like rubbish by the roadside.

She weighed only 2.5 kg when she arrived at the animal shelter.

But, thanks to the endless and loving care of all the volunteers, she quickly began to recover.

However, her condition was still delicate, so the volunteers created a Facebook page to document and share the story of the little ” Xena, the warrior puppy (Xena, the warrior puppy)”, in addition to asking the entire community for help.

Kind souls from all over the world started sending donations to help this brave little dog.

Soon, Xena was nicknamed the “miracle dog” because her life itself is already a miracle, and her rescue and recovery truly incredible. But her great survival story did not end there.

Later, the animal shelter created a foundation in honor of Xena. The goal is to raise the money and means necessary to change stories like Xena’s, who was already strong enough to thank the good people who helped her.

That was how Grant and Linda Hickey from Johns Creek showed up at the foundation, and sweet Xena was taken with them. The couple had a little boy diagnosed with severe autism, to the point that he never socialized or spoke.

Although they already had experience with dogs, they really ventured into adopting Xena, as little Johnny had no emotional attachment to anyone , not his parents, not his other pets.

Linda relates that she didn’t even prepare Jonny for Xena’s arrival home. The little boy was waiting in the car, and when Xena climbed in for the first time, what they witnessed was truly a miracle.

“Immediately, Xena climbed on his legs, started licking him, and Jonny was letting her. Within seconds, he was telling her that he loved her,” Linda said through tears.

Somehow, when Linda saw Xena at the shelter and after following her entire story online, she knew that her son and the dog were fated to save each other.

Xena’s presence and love influenced the little boy so positively that he began to speak, and to come out of his shell, and out of the deep abyss that he would hardly have gotten out of without her help.

From their Facebook page, together they continue to spread a message of compassion for both animals and people with autism around the planet.

Although Xena’s life is marked by a cruel past, today she blesses Jonny’s life and her parents can’t help but celebrate the miracle they thought would never come into their lives.

Xena, for her part, lives happily, grateful and proud of having miraculously survived to become the savior of a little boy who needed her so much. This beautiful story teaches us to overcome any adversity and turn small opportunities into great victories.