Severely neglected dog rescued on coast
The Greenville Humane Society is sharing a heart-wrenching story that stretches from Greenville to the coast of South Carolina about a sweet dog in hopes of finding her a forever home. The story centers on Nala, an 8-year-old Mastiff mix, who they met in April 2015 when she was just 2 months old, according to a Facebook post.Nala was our Pet of the Week (watch video above.)She had been surrendered and spent just four days at the shelter before she was adopted, staff said.They didn’t see her again after she got her required vaccines that year.Fast-forward to June when staff got a call about a dog that had a microchip registered to them from back in 2015. The dog was in Hilton Head and had been removed from a home due to severe neglect. “The pictures were heartbreaking,” the post said. “It was our Nala, from 8 years ago, but in terrible, terrible condition. There was no question – we were taking her back and would give her the care she desperately needed.”The photos of the abuse are difficult to look at, but they included some in the post here.More news (story continues after links.)Video of what could have been tornado in Upstate investigated by NWSTax-free weekend is underway in South Carolina: Here’s what you need to knowUpstate lottery player has big plans for big money won in jackpot, officials sayThe post goes on to describe Nala’s condition: “The pictures didn’t do her condition justice. She was suffering from scabies which was causing significant hair loss and a severe skin infection throughout her body. Not only that, but she was also experiencing very low thyroid levels. It was clear that she hadn’t received the care she needed for quite some time. This is never the outcome we want to see. When we place animals into homes, we oftentimes have to trust that those individuals will provide the care these pets need, for a lifetime. Nala had been rehomed a few times since she left us in 2015. We had no way of knowing where she would end up. Our hearts break for everything she’s been through in her life but we’re focusing on the future.”The staff at the Greenville Humane Society brought Nala back, cleaned her up and helped her recover from her abuse. She has been cleared for adoption, and her coat continues to improve. They are now reaching out to the Upstate community to try to find Nala a new and loving home.They said they want to give this sweet dog “A bright future where she can finally experience the love and care she missed out on all of those years.”Her future dog parent should know that Nala will have to remain on a thyroid medication for the rest of her life, but staff say that it is very inexpensive. They gave this description of her, along with a plea for help:”She has opened up so much since arriving back with us. She runs in the yard during play group. We haven’t found a dog that she hasn’t loved. Her favorite thing is a fluffy blanket – we think it makes her more comfortable since she’s still missing a lot of her fur. She’s fantastic on a leash and enjoys going for walks. She doesn’t really understand the purpose of toys or being pet, likely due to the neglect she has suffered. With time, she’ll start to learn that she deserves all the toys and pets the world has to offer. As much as we’ve loved having Nala back with us and seeing her incredible transformation, we know she’ll do better in her very own loving home. Nala has been through so much. With your help, she can finally find the forever home she deserves.”Learn more about how you can help Nala here.
The Greenville Humane Society is sharing a heart-wrenching story that stretches from Greenville to the coast of South Carolina about a sweet dog in hopes of finding her a forever home.
The story centers on Nala, an 8-year-old Mastiff mix, who they met in April 2015 when she was just 2 months old, according to a Facebook post.
Nala was our Pet of the Week (watch video above.)
She had been surrendered and spent just four days at the shelter before she was adopted, staff said.
They didn’t see her again after she got her required vaccines that year.
Fast-forward to June when staff got a call about a dog that had a microchip registered to them from back in 2015.
The dog was in Hilton Head and had been removed from a home due to severe neglect.
“The pictures were heartbreaking,” the post said. “It was our Nala, from 8 years ago, but in terrible, terrible condition. There was no question – we were taking her back and would give her the care she desperately needed.”
The photos of the abuse are difficult to look at, but they included some in the post here.
More news (story continues after links.)
The post goes on to describe Nala’s condition:
“The pictures didn’t do her condition justice. She was suffering from scabies which was causing significant hair loss and a severe skin infection throughout her body. Not only that, but she was also experiencing very low thyroid levels. It was clear that she hadn’t received the care she needed for quite some time. This is never the outcome we want to see. When we place animals into homes, we oftentimes have to trust that those individuals will provide the care these pets need, for a lifetime. Nala had been rehomed a few times since she left us in 2015. We had no way of knowing where she would end up. Our hearts break for everything she’s been through in her life but we’re focusing on the future.”
The staff at the Greenville Humane Society brought Nala back, cleaned her up and helped her recover from her abuse.
She has been cleared for adoption, and her coat continues to improve.
They are now reaching out to the Upstate community to try to find Nala a new and loving home.
They said they want to give this sweet dog “A bright future where she can finally experience the love and care she missed out on all of those years.”
Her future dog parent should know that Nala will have to remain on a thyroid medication for the rest of her life, but staff say that it is very inexpensive.
They gave this description of her, along with a plea for help:
“She has opened up so much since arriving back with us. She runs in the yard during play group. We haven’t found a dog that she hasn’t loved. Her favorite thing is a fluffy blanket – we think it makes her more comfortable since she’s still missing a lot of her fur. She’s fantastic on a leash and enjoys going for walks. She doesn’t really understand the purpose of toys or being pet, likely due to the neglect she has suffered. With time, she’ll start to learn that she deserves all the toys and pets the world has to offer. As much as we’ve loved having Nala back with us and seeing her incredible transformation, we know she’ll do better in her very own loving home. Nala has been through so much. With your help, she can finally find the forever home she deserves.”
Learn more about how you can help Nala here.
