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Turtle has one of the saddest stories we’ve ever come across.
He was dumped and left to die behind a Dollar General. A kind person found him in that condition and reached out to us through Facebook, asking if we could take him in. They even went out of their way to transport him to us so he could get the help he desperately needed.
When Turtle arrived, he was beyond skinny. He was severely anemic—to the point that when the vet tried to draw blood, it was so diluted from his condition that it was shocking. He was covered in mange, loaded with worms, dehydrated, and so desperate for water that he was licking a storm drain just to get a drink.
On top of all that, he appeared to have been hit by a car, as he was limping on one of his back legs. His body was covered in sores, and his skin had become wrinkled from the severe inflammation and infection he was battling.
But Turtle never gave up.
Today, Turtle has made an incredible recovery. He is heartworm negative, free of worms, and his mange is currently in remission. Because his mange is the bloodstream type, he must remain on Bravecto to keep it under control. He is not contagious. Unfortunately, his immune system was either something he was born with or was weakened over time from the neglect and poor condition he endured before being rescued.
Now that he’s healthy, Turtle is making up for lost time!
He is absolutely full of life and runs around like a puppy. He is very playful and loves toys. In fact, it seemed like he had never even seen a toy before coming here, and now that he’s discovered them, he’s in doggy heaven!
Turtle is still learning how to properly play with other dogs. He loves to initiate play, but when another dog starts playing back, he can sometimes become overwhelmed and get defensive. Because of this, a slow introduction to another dog with a similar playful personality would be ideal.
We lovingly call him our “forever puppy.” We think he may be a Basset Hound/Shepherd mix, but that’s just our best guess! He’s long-bodied, low to the ground, and no taller than my pug.
Turtle can be a little mouthy when he plays. He likes to put his mouth on your hands and arms, but he is not trying to bite—it’s simply how he plays. Because of this, we feel a home without young children would be best.
The transformation in Turtle’s trust has been incredible. Once terrified of people and wanting nothing to do with them, he now runs and jumps with excitement when he sees someone he loves.
Turtle has fought so hard for the life he has today, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.
Are you ready to give Turtle the forever home he’s been waiting for and continue giving him the life he deserves?
📍 Located in Snead, Alabama
🚗 Willing to travel for the right home