It’s no secret that dogs will do whatever it takes to make their owners proud and happy. Unfortunately, their humans may not be able to do the same. Avellana, a devoted pup, was surrendered to a local shelter by her owner because she was suffering from paralysis.
Her owner, a hunter, did not want to see her again because of her condition, but fortunately, determined shelter staff determined that the pup would never be abandoned again.
At the shelter
Avellana came to the shelter heartbroken and confused. Not only did she not know why her owner was no longer with her, but she also had no idea why she couldn’t move her body.
“She could just about only lift her head but she couldn’t move her legs. You could see she had been like that for a while,” Tina Solera told The Dodo.
After a thorough checkup, the staff determined that her paralysis was due to an inflammation in her entire nervous system.
Luckily, Avellana was in good hands.
The facility she was in was full of incredible and kind hoomans who were not only well-trained, but also very, very patient.
They were very understanding of her condition and knew that she must have been very scared. However, they were shocked at how good of a girl she was throughout her entire stay at their facility.
“How scary must it be when you just don’t understand why you suddenly can’t move. And she was never angry, never complained,” she added.
rehabilitation time
After Avellana calmed down, staff at her shelter began working with her to help her walk again.
One of her exercises was to put a large inflatable ball under her stomach so she could stand on her feet.
They also had a special mat and rubbed his feet to encourage him to move.
After a while, Avellana was able to move his legs a little on her own.
Another exercise this puppy did was swimming. She showed that going to the pool several times a week also encouraged her movement and she was soon able to walk again.
Since daily walks are very important for doggos’ overall health, Avellana would have her daily stroll in a pushchair where she would meet all of the other dogs running around, motivating her to do the same.
First Steps
All the hard work and determination was starting to pay off. Avellana started walking!
“From not being able to stand up at all to suddenly being able to take one of two steps even if she was supported we knew we were winning. Bit by bit, each limb started to move by itself,” she said.
The more Avellana heard sweet words of encouragement, the more she would be determined to succeed.
The moment the shelter staff saw Avellana’s first steps, their hearts were filled with joy.
Over time, this wonderful pup learned to walk and run on his own without assistance.
She was so happy to have her legs back. She spends her time at the shelter running and playing with the other dogs and she loves it.
But the fact that she can walk again isn’t the only good news.
A woman named Anne heard about this incredibly determined dog and she instantly fell in love with him. She contacted the shelter and told them she wanted to give Avellana a forever home.
Final Word
Avellana now spends her days in a warm and loving home surrounded by amazing hoomans, and she even has furry siblings.
She loves going outside for playdates and walks, and she is grateful that she is able to enjoy her life once again.
“There is nothing much more satisfying than watching one of your rescues living a better life than you even,” Tina concluded.
