20 Dogs Before and After Rescue from Different Kinds of Suffering

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself," the well-known American writer Josh Billings once said, and this is exactly true. Though tragically we, the two-legged friends, occasionally show clear contempt for these devoted animals; history contains many instances of dogs' pure and selfless devotion for people. Every black cloud, though, has a silver lining; for every careless owner, there are kind people who volunteer to adopt abandoned dogs, treat medical issues, and assist in finding loving permanent homes. We have told amazing tales about these tenacious dogs and their human rescuers all year long; now it's time to highlight twenty of the most touching stories among them.

#1 Lycan

Lycan's life narrative is really remarkable. This husky was in such horrible shape when he was first found and transported to Stray Rescue of Saint Louis that he was hardly identifiable as a member of his breed. His skin was rough and wrinkled; virtually little fur covered him to shield from the elements. Driven by his wolf-like look, the rescue crew dubbed him Lycan, derived from lycanthrope or werewolf. Lycan's spirit stayed intact even with his terrible starting state. Dedicated medical treatment, a healthy diet, and unwavering affection from the shelter personnel started an amazing change to happen. Lycan's real beauty surfaced three months of intense treatment: his opulent husky coat returned, his eyes gleamed with fresh delight, and his joyful nature flourish. His recovery is evidence of the fortitude of these amazing animals and the need of caring treatment.