Chrissy Elder loves helping animals in crisis through Forgotten, Now Family Rescue. That is why she visits Charlotte, North Carolina, many times a week to pick up some of the neglected stray animals.
Recently, a small dog named Piggy caught her attention, and she knew she had to act fast to give Piggy a little hope — and the best chance at a new life.
“As I was at the shelter, they said there is another [dog] in a kennel in the back,” Elder told The Dodo. “He was so sad and in terrible shape.”
Elder got Piggy out from the shelter. He then admitted him to the veterinary ER to be treated for his painful skin condition.
“He went to a foster home and received medical baths three days a week,” Elder said. “He also received two rounds of antibiotics to treat an infection.”
With a lot of TLC, Piggy’s showing signs of hair regrowth, and Elder thinks he might soon be looking forward to a full coat of fur.
“We are seeing some cute little patches coming in now,” Elder said. “We do not believe he will be [in this condition] forever.”
Piggy is still grateful to have another chance at life after all this.
“He’s the sweetest baby,” Elder said. “He has no idea how mean the world has been to him. He refused to stand on his own the first day. He now runs and plays. He is so happy with his little piglet-looking ears flopping in the wind and excited to meet everyone.”
Now that Piggy is on the mend, he’s looking for a forever home. Only one thing is necessary: Piggy must love his floppy ears.
