Colorado Mom Rescues A Nearly Hairless Golden Retriever, Then Discovers A Clue About Her Mysterious Past
A stray Golden Retriever found in a heartbreaking condition gets a second chance at life, love, and the comforts of a real Colorado home.
A Heartbreaking Discovery
It started with a simple, heartbreaking greeting on the side of the road: “Oh, you poor thing.”
A woman had spotted a stray dog wandering alone, and the sight left her stunned.
She had never seen a Golden Retriever in such a terrible state. The dog was incredibly skinny, and large patches of her beautiful hair were completely missing.
A Gentle and Trusting Soul
Despite her rough condition and whatever she had been through, the dog wasn’t afraid.
She walked right up to her rescuer without any issue, showing a deep, lingering trust in humans.
Knowing they couldn’t leave her on the street, the family immediately decided to take her home.
Washing Away the Past
The first order of business was getting the exhausted dog clean.
As they bathed her, the water ran incredibly dirty, washing away the grime of her days spent wandering.
She also had a tight rope around her neck that wouldn’t slip over her head, so her rescuer carefully cut the makeshift leash off.
A Goofy Personality Shines Through
Freed from the heavy rope and finally clean, the dog’s true spirit began to emerge.
She immediately wagged her tail and trotted over to greet the rescuer’s daughter.
She was incredibly friendly, displaying the classic, goofy personality that Golden Retrievers are known for.
Clues of a Former Life
The family soon realized this sweet girl wasn’t always a stray.
When they tested her to see if she knew any basic commands, they asked her to sit. She eagerly complied, proving she had been trained.
It became clear she had either been dumped or got loose, yet tragically, no one had come looking for her.
A Difficult Diagnosis
A trip to the veterinarian provided answers about her severe hair loss.
The poor dog was diagnosed with sarcoptic mange, a highly contagious skin condition.
Because of the risk of spreading it, she couldn’t be around the rest of the family immediately and had to spend two weeks in quarantine.
Stepping Inside for the First Time
Once her two-week quarantine was finally over, a whole new world opened up for her.
They brought her into the main house for the first time, and she was absolutely overjoyed.
She didn’t quite know what to do with herself, leaving her rescuers to wonder if she had ever been allowed inside a real home before.
Healing and New Adventures
The family’s main goal was to get her skin healthy and her beautiful coat growing back.
As she healed, they introduced her to new, joyful experiences, including a trip to the beach.
At first, she stared at the water in confusion, but she eventually fell completely in love with the sand and surf.
Ready for Her Forever
The sweet Golden Retriever spent about a month and a half with her dedicated foster family.
Once she was healthy and thriving, they posted her story online to find her a forever home.
Unsurprisingly, her incredible transformation captured hearts, and everyone wanted to adopt her.
The Perfect Match
Soon, a wonderful family came to meet her, calling her absolutely perfect.
When her foster mom handed over the leash, the dog happily trotted off with her new family into the play park.
She is now surrounded by people who adore her, finally living the beautiful, loved life she always deserved.
