Overcome by both pain and hunger, she had no choice but to resign herself to leaving without ever receiving the assistance she so desperately needed and longed for.

Blind, in pain and hungry, she was resigned to leaving without receiving the help she needed.

There is no greater legacy than leaving the world a little better than when we arrived at it.

Seeing an innocent animal suffering leads hundreds of people to become rescuers of helpless animals on the streets, or those that are treated with disdain.

And, when the heart opens to the furry ones who need someone to protect them, there is a power that drives us to save them.

One of these exceptional women, a member of the Lucky Dog Shelter in the city of Stanford, Connecticut, United States, discovered a canine in a terrible situation.

The furry one named Halo was curled up on the forest floor. He had a completely lost appearance, indicating that he was blind. Besides, he was hungry.

Fortunately, the good will of this group of men and women made it possible for Halo to hope for a new start in life.

Halo was in really bad condition, but with a little care, a lot of love, compassion, and, yes, some McDonald’s ice cream cones, the dog recovered and began to reveal himself for who he is.

According to a local media station, the young animal was left in the middle of the vegetation, on the ground, in a fetal position, probably waiting for death to end its suffering. His blindness was evident by the milky tone of his pupils.

One of her volunteers tried to encourage her with food to get her up and leave the place on her own. When she finally stood up, they discovered why she was so weak: Halo was just bones and skin.

That’s why they named her Halo, because the rescue team decided that if it became impossible to treat her, they would let her rest with dignity. The fact is that she was suffering too much, clinging to life. To them, it is not fair to prolong her misery.

“We felt it wasn’t worth it for her to suffer more than what she was already enduring. If necessary, we would put her to sleep,” said a rescuer.

As if it were a miracle, Halo slowly began to improve and recover, with every opportunity to lead a normal life again. She joined a foster family to begin her medical therapy.

According to Stacey, her foster mother, Halo’s health was in pretty bad shape when she arrived, but no one at the shelter hesitated for a second to help her with whatever she needed.

Once she was ready to move, Halo leaned into Stacey, showing immense delight in experiencing love and human warmth, something she had never experienced before. Hugs, kisses, caresses and snuggles became common between them.

“The dog has made progress in her recovery and she is a fluffy and very lively dog, loving to be caressed and clever, despite her visual impairment. “She likes to eat her favorite ice cream cones on the couch,” noted her caregiver.

This is excellent news for everyone in the Animal Kingdom. We love seeing another life saved by a group of kind people committed to animal welfare. They are wonderful people!

From this platform, we aspire to do our part, not only helping the young creatures along the way, but also raising awareness in others so that the small actions one can take multiply and cause global change.

Just as this little  puppy was transformed by the love he received as he began a new life, all other abandoned furry  dogs can have a chance. Share this story with a happy ending with your friends and family.