Dog That Gave The Impression Of Being A Living Statue Is Now Completely Transformed

Life on the street can be so tough that it shows on anyone’s face. But in Grinch’s story, the problem can be more literal than many imagine.

When the stray puppy first arrived at a shelter in South Texas, he was transformed into something resembling a living statue. His rescuers could not understand his sad and cold appearance.

The Grinch case was quite special and delicate. His appearance made it impossible to even know what kind of puppy he was. His caregivers decided to ask the guys from Rescue Dogs Rock NYC for support, who did not hesitate to collaborate with the cause.

“He looked so sad and was in such a deplorable condition that we obviously stood up and agreed. Not only were we unable to tell what kind of dog he was, but he had clearly been in pain for quite some time,” said Randie Semel, a Rescue Dogs Rock NYC volunteer and Texas team leader.

Randie added that the Grinch “seemed more like a statue than a living creature.” His skin infections were severe and at first sight they caused great pain, his sad and pitiful look evidenced it.

For this reason, the first thing the rescuers did was take the puppy to the vet to determine the seriousness of the situation. With the collaboration of the entire team and strict treatment, the dog’s skin began to heal and its scabs gradually disappeared. To achieve this, many baths and applying different ointments were necessary.

A little over a month after being rescued, the improvement was visible and Grinch left the shelter to be transferred to a foster home.

Last December, the dog traveled to the northeastern United States to meet his foster family.

“By then, he was still very shy and afraid of everyone around him. He got away from other dogs,” Semel recalled.

So far this year, the Grinch’s new adoptive mother has worked in the his trust and is lovingly helping him let his past behind him. Although she still has a ways to go, the dog has come a long way and his hair has also started to grow.

“He has absolutely thrived in his foster home and loves to run and play. The new foster family is absolutely in love with him. He is a very sweet dog. He loves all the members,” Semel said.

Five months after his rescue, his keepers discovered that this boy is a German Shepherd mix. Semel continues to follow up on his case and reported that a couple of weeks ago the dog met another foster family who fell for his charms.

This puppy suffered a lot for years and all this was reflected in the unfortunate physical and emotional state he was in when he was rescued. However, thanks to the work of the volunteers, his life changed forever and we trust that he will never have to go through the struggle he lived on the street again.

Many people saw the terrible condition the dog lived in and ignored, but only one person dared to report to the rescue. Today, his family claims that they have benefited the most from his recovery, as they now have a beautiful puppy at home.

As many furry Grinchs suffer the worst of their lives without a home, we hope that his case will inspire more people to rescue them.

• The Grinch story shows us that it is never too late to give these creatures a second chance. Do not hesitate to share his story on your social networks.