In February 2015, a passerby on the streets of Mexico City
spots something gruesome. Considering there are over 1 million stray dogs
roaming the city streets, you would think that the citizens must have seen it
all by now. But this poor dog is a horrible sight:
The dog is not only starving, but its body is covered with
cancerous tumors. Deeply shaken, his rescuer brings him to animal-rights
activist Dalia Gámez. Dalia adopts the dog, calls him Boby and decides to take
care of him. She takes Boby to a veterinary hospital where they examine him
from head to paw.
According to the vets, Boby must be around 2 years old. They
prescribe chemotherapy for the tumors. As the treatment itself is quite
aggressive, Dalia hopes that Boby's spirit will help him pull through. She
keeps him company all the way through chemo, takes him under her roof and
shares his story on the internet.
Boby has to face 8 sessions of chemotherapy in 2 months –
that's a tremendous ordeal even for a well-nourished animal. Dalia asks herself
daily, will the worn out dog pull through?
But Boby soon shows her what he is made of. Dalia is amazed
at his quick recovery after the exhausting procedures. Boby's wounds heal
quickly, and shiny fur covers up his scars.
Soon, Boby is running around again. His incredible recovery
makes him a local sensation – Dalia's neighbors stand in line to see the
amazing dog. Boby's fame helps Dalia on her next mission: finding a loving
foster family for him. It doesn't take long until that mission is accomplished.
With bittersweet feelings, Dalia says goodbye to Boby and
leaves him in the care of his new family. Boby's foster parents are glad to
give such a brave and beautiful dog a home, and they love watching him
flourish. Full of beans, Boby enjoys his life to the fullest. Only a scar to
two are left to remind him of the darkest chapter of his life.
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Via : Hefty