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This Abandoned Pit Bull Was Certain To Die Alone, But Then This Good-Willed Man Found Her (20 Pics)
“A friend in need is a friend indeed,” the saying goes. And it couldn’t have been more true for Alessandro Desco and Athena the pit bull. Alessandro has 2 kids and 6 dogs, and he loves canines (especially pit bulls) so much that he has become a guardian angel for them. Alessandro has his own NGO called “Ales Pits Team,” and his main focus is rescuing these lovely doggies, treating them, and finding them homes. He has changed the tune of the story from sad to happy for many a dog, and this time, we’re going to focus on Athena in particular.
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The pitbull was found on the outskirts of Sao Paolo, Brazil
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On April 27th, about 5 months ago, Alessandro received a call about the animal’s situation on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. The dog must have been left to die in the woods, with a huge rotting gash on her forehead and swollen eyelids. For an hour or so, Alessandro even struggled to find her in the tall grass where she had reportedly been seen. But with enough patience and determination, he found her and took her immediately to the veterinarian.
There was a large gash in her forehead and her eyes were swollen shut
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Doctors removed larvae from the deep wound
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The doctors were very worried when they saw her. The gash was so rotten that larvae were coming out of it, and her eyes were completely swollen shut. The main concern was that the infections would spread to her organs, which, from that point, would mean that the situation was hopeless. The dog had an x-ray and ultrasound, and the doctors slowly pulled all of the larvae out of the gash. With enough patience and careful treatment, the dog managed to recover and has sprung back to her feet.
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Total abdominal ultrasonography and x-rays were performed to estimate the damage
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With enough medication and care, the dog started her long recovery process
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Athena has recovered and one wouldn’t even suspect that she had a serious injury
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Athena now doesn’t look anything at all like she used to. Her eyes shine, she’s happy and playful, and all that’s left of the previous chapter is a barely visible scar. Today, Alessandro is looking to find her a new loving home. Even though everyone thought she wouldn’t make it, the love and determination of the doctors and Alessandro have brought her back. It’s a reminder to never write off a good dog.
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The dog now has a wag in her tail, and a smile on her face
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Image credits: pitsales99
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Alessandro is also looking to find Athena a new loving home
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Athena before and after she met Alessandro
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Just look at this lovely doggie! Who could be so cruel to her?
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Chris DiFonso 4 years ago
I get very, very angry and sick when I read or hear about animal abuse. People who do it should be prosecuted and given extremely long prison sentences. Anyway, I'm so relieved that this dog was found and rescued and rehabilitated.
Parvathy Arun 4 years ago
How much pain she would have endured till he found her! :( God bless angels like him!
Destiney Torres 4 years ago
Smh what the previous owners gave her,But tell me this why get a dog or any pet and not take care of them really people.
Lucy Desrosiers 4 years ago
You're an angel she's so lucky to have cross your path. I hope you will be able to find her a very nice family. I've rescued a pitbull also in June of this year, there are amazing family dogs. ❤❤
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 4 years ago
DCFVGYBHUNJM I LOVE THIS BABY GORL WHO TF HURT HER IM BOUTTA THROW SOME INTERNATIONAL HANDS--
Wanda Cardenas 4 years ago
All dogs deserve a loving owner; sadly some humans do not deserve a loyal dog.
Iza Rodrigues 4 years ago
UPDATE ON ATHENA: Alessandro adopted her and now she have a big happy family
Tania Regina Esposito 4 years ago
Athena's love for Alessandro has always been very visible. And his for her too. He is no longer looking for a loving home for her because she has already found it. Now she is part of his family.
Becky Moore 4 years ago
I have tears in my eyes reading this. How can anyone leave a dog to end up like this? If you can't keep your dog for whatever reason then take them to a shelter. It's not rocket science! I always give my dog a big hug after reading these. I hope she finds a lovely forever home. Pittbulls are really caring dogs & good with children & it's only the a******s that use them for fighting that have made people scared of them :(
Pauline Bennett 4 years ago
The trouble with getting an eye for an eye is you can't find the perpetrator and if you do what happens- an itty bitty fine and you can't have animals any more. Who checks up on this NOOOOOOOOOOOBODY!
Weim Central 4 years ago
Thank you for saving her! The world needs more people like you and all the vets who helped!
Ashley Kellers 4 years ago
Only young as well, you can tell by her teeth - no more than 2/3 YO. breaks my heart
Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago
Just breaks my heart, that some people can be so cruel to any animal.
Anna Campêlo 4 years ago
Athena found the way to her forever home! And guess what? Alessandro lives there too... They can´t stay without each other!
Viviane Lopes 4 years ago
She is now adopted! Guess out by whom? ALESSANDRO ITSELF! He couldn’t let her go! 😋
Deise Bizarro 4 years ago
I'am from Brazil, and every day I look Athena at the facebook or Instagram. I love to much!
Yasmin Fong 4 years ago
Alessandro is no longer looking for someone to adopt her. He adopted her himself!
Chris DiFonso 4 years ago
I get very, very angry and sick when I read or hear about animal abuse. People who do it should be prosecuted and given extremely long prison sentences. Anyway, I'm so relieved that this dog was found and rescued and rehabilitated.
Parvathy Arun 4 years ago
How much pain she would have endured till he found her! :( God bless angels like him!
Destiney Torres 4 years ago
Smh what the previous owners gave her,But tell me this why get a dog or any pet and not take care of them really people.
Lucy Desrosiers 4 years ago
You're an angel she's so lucky to have cross your path. I hope you will be able to find her a very nice family. I've rescued a pitbull also in June of this year, there are amazing family dogs. ❤❤
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 4 years ago
DCFVGYBHUNJM I LOVE THIS BABY GORL WHO TF HURT HER IM BOUTTA THROW SOME INTERNATIONAL HANDS--
Wanda Cardenas 4 years ago
All dogs deserve a loving owner; sadly some humans do not deserve a loyal dog.
Iza Rodrigues 4 years ago
UPDATE ON ATHENA: Alessandro adopted her and now she have a big happy family
Tania Regina Esposito 4 years ago
Athena's love for Alessandro has always been very visible. And his for her too. He is no longer looking for a loving home for her because she has already found it. Now she is part of his family.
Becky Moore 4 years ago
I have tears in my eyes reading this. How can anyone leave a dog to end up like this? If you can't keep your dog for whatever reason then take them to a shelter. It's not rocket science! I always give my dog a big hug after reading these. I hope she finds a lovely forever home. Pittbulls are really caring dogs & good with children & it's only the a******s that use them for fighting that have made people scared of them :(
Pauline Bennett 4 years ago
The trouble with getting an eye for an eye is you can't find the perpetrator and if you do what happens- an itty bitty fine and you can't have animals any more. Who checks up on this NOOOOOOOOOOOBODY!
Weim Central 4 years ago
Thank you for saving her! The world needs more people like you and all the vets who helped!
Ashley Kellers 4 years ago
Only young as well, you can tell by her teeth - no more than 2/3 YO. breaks my heart
Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago
Just breaks my heart, that some people can be so cruel to any animal.
Anna Campêlo 4 years ago
Athena found the way to her forever home! And guess what? Alessandro lives there too... They can´t stay without each other!
Viviane Lopes 4 years ago
She is now adopted! Guess out by whom? ALESSANDRO ITSELF! He couldn’t let her go! 😋
Deise Bizarro 4 years ago
I'am from Brazil, and every day I look Athena at the facebook or Instagram. I love to much!
Yasmin Fong 4 years ago
Alessandro is no longer looking for someone to adopt her. He adopted her himself!
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