Malnourished Dog Completely Transforms in Just One Week

When Gabriel, a severely malnourished dog was discovered in Sherman Township, Wisconsin at the beginning of November, shelter workers feared he wouldn’t survive. Now, just a few short weeks later, he looks utterly unrecognizable.

The poor animal weighed just 23 pounds, when a dog his size should weigh as much as 70 pounds. The deputy immediately took him for emergency treatment.

In Dire Straits

A deputy sheriff in Dunn County, Wisconsin made an unexpected discovery by the side of the highway at the beginning of November: an extremely malnourished dog who needed immediate help. The dog was in such bad condition that it nearly seemed as if it was too late for him to get the help he needed.

At the Brink of Death

The poor animal weighed just 23 pounds, when a dog his size should weigh as much as 70. The deputy immediately took him for emergency treatment and the diagnoses were worse than he expected.

Worst Case Ever

Jamie Wagner of the Humane Society says that Gabriel’s condition was the worst the shelter had ever seen. He was emaciated to the point that there was barely anything left of him. He could no longer do the activities that most dogs like him can, such as running, barking or playing fetch.

Weak and Frail

Said Walker, “He was barely able to stand, let alone walk. He was having a hard time breathing.” The dog was also shy and skittish, which is to be expected of a dog in this circumstance. Would he be able to recover or was the damage done to this dog too much to overcome?