Everybody needs a friend. Having someone close to us who can reassure us that everything will be okay is reassuring when things get difficult or when we need someone to cry on.
Even in the world of dogs, this is not an exception. Even with their owners’ unwavering love and support, some puppies will not be able to jump unless a furry friend is present to encourage them.
Little’s story is unquestionably Exhibit A, demonstrating how a dog’s bond may be so deep that it can perform miracles.
Little s Life Was On The Edge
Little’s past is not a happy one. She and a few of her littermates were born at an overcrowded shelter in Los Angeles, California. Unfortunately, Little was among the puppies who were immediately scheduled for euthanasia.
For no fault of her own, she was sentenced to an early death, but then came the first miracle. After being rescued by a neighborhood rescue group, Little was placed in a foster home with longtime foster Kels McDonough.
Little was shut down when she first got to her temporary residence in California.She had Swimmer Puppy Syndrome, a disorder marked by underdeveloped legs and muscles that stay spread out behind the body.
Little waited languidly for Kels to come get her, rather than diving headfirst into a new life. She wanted to be held all the time since she found the most comfort in her mother’s arms.
Kels didn’t mind, though. She only wanted to take her time because she knew Little would eventually come out of her shell.
Then that day eventually came in the weeks that followed!
Little was accepted into Kel’s pack by her other two dogs, Nash and Lou, who were as kind to her as brothers could have been.
Little gradually substituted their brothers’ company, particularly Nash’s, for her mother’s arms and lap. She quickly started to settle into Nash’s bed and on his back before she eventually began playing.
Little, a crippled dog who was unable to walk by herself, soon caught everyone off guard!
Here Comes The Miracle
Little just needed a friend, it turns out! She quickly changed into a brand-new puppy after, for whatever reason, finding her happy place next to Nash.
When he noticed that Little needed a push, this large boi’s history as a shut-down dog likely struck a chord with him. Kels claims that Nash undoubtedly restored Little’s life’s light, which finally produced a miracle result!
Little was able to walk without any issues months after she arrived to Kel’s house! She played with Nash and Lou in an exuberant way, running around the yard as though she had no syndrome.
It’s safe to say that Little’s big brother challenged her to the limit and helped her rediscover the happy puppy spirit she had never known she had.
She’s faster than Nash now!
Kels told GeoBeats Animals, “She’s just gotten stronger and stronger and she’s faster than Nash now.”
It is incredibly satisfying to witness her fully changed and living life to the fullest.
I thought she might never walk normally when I first got her, and that’s just fine, but it’s truly amazing to see how far she’s come, Kels continued.
Little, who had previously lived temporarily at Kel’s house, is now a full member of the family and has no plans to leave!She undoubtedly found hope and rediscovery in the company of her packmates. She is also eager to go on a lot of thrilling trips in the future!
