As we were leaving the library, we encountered a heart-wrenching scene on the street—a stray dog lay motionless by the roadside, exhaustion etched on her face. Her hind leg was injured, leaving her unable to move or escape the freezing winter weather. The temperature had dropped to around -9°C, and heavy snow blanketed everything around her. She lay there shivering, helpless from the cold and hunger, her body weakened by her injuries.

When we approached to help, she initially tried to avoid us, dragging herself to a nearby parking lot and crawling under a car. However, her wound was deteriorating, causing her pain and significant blood loss. After two hours of gentle reassurance, she finally allowed us to help her.

We rushed her to the city’s largest animal hospital, where she was immediately taken to the emergency room. The attending veterinarian provided first aid and, the next morning, treated her wound. Based on her injuries and fractures, the doctor confirmed she had been hit by a vehicle and left to suffer alone. Fortunately, her injuries were not life-threatening, and her chances for a full recovery were high. However, the blood loss and repeated fasting had left her severely weakened, requiring long-term rest and special care.

After her wound was dressed and re-examined, the vet approved her discharge and prescribed necessary medications. We were instructed on her daily care and provided with a list of nutritious foods to aid her recovery. We were also advised to bring her back for a follow-up in a week.

At home, we prepared a comfortable room for her and placed another small dog beside her to keep her company, hoping their companionship would lift her spirits. Within three days, her health improved, and she gradually became friendlier, allowing us to pet her and care for her more closely. The exhaustion faded from her face, and she began eating and sleeping better, showing clear signs of recovery.

Since she couldn’t walk on her own yet, we assisted her with everything—from cleaning her body to tidying her sleeping area. She was put on a special diet to regain her weight, consisting of five meals a day (three main meals and two snacks, including milk and nuts), as recommended by the vet. After each meal, she took her medication, and soon she became accustomed to this routine.

After six days, her condition had improved significantly—she could stand and walk, albeit on three legs, as her injured leg was still healing. Her little companion was always by her side, and their bond brought her much-needed joy and comfort.

As her appetite increased, she was able to eat larger portions at each meal, and her body weight gradually improved. We were thrilled to see her progress, a sign that she would recover sooner than we had hoped. The two dogs became inseparable, enjoying their meals and playtime together.

Twelve days later, we took her back to the hospital for a check-up. The vet was pleased with her progress: the bone in her leg had healed, and the stitches were removed to prevent infection. Thanks to our care, she remained calm and cooperative during the procedure.

A month after her rescue, her wounds had healed by 90%, and she was able to walk and move with much greater ease. Her weight approached a healthy level, and she was eating 500 to 700 grams of food per meal—four meals a day to speed up her recovery. The fatigue vanished from her face, replaced by a bright, happy expression and a growing sense of trust and belonging.

Fifty days after her ordeal, she had made a full recovery. Her wounds had completely healed, and her weight had reached a safe 32 kilograms—a healthy weight for a female Saluki. She could now run and jump comfortably, and we often took her and her friends to the park, her favorite place, where they could run freely in the fresh air.

With time, she grew accustomed to family life, always showing affection to every member and greeting us with a happy smile. Her resilience and determination enabled her to overcome all difficulties, and she now enjoys a new life filled with joy and security. She has her own warm bed, friends, plenty of good food, and—most importantly—the love and protection of her new family.

We hope her future will be filled with even more happiness and good things to come.