‘Neglected’ dog who was ‘unable to walk’ looks unrecognisable after rescue

A neglected dog found on the brink of death by the side of a road has found happiness after receiving love and kindness from her rescuers.

Hope’s astonishing journey to recovery was documented in a TikTok video that has melted hearts on the internet, racking up more than 166,000 likes.

With help adjusting to her new life and a lot of medical care, the dog now looks unrecognisable and full of life.

“She was incredibly sick and unable to walk, it was obvious to us that humans had not been kind to her,” the rescuers explained in the TikTok video, posted from the account jackandroll_pet.

Footage shows the dog trembling as she struggled to move among the bushes, leaving rescuers baffled by what could have possibly landed her in her current plight.

“After lots of comforting words, she allowed us to grab her and carry her safely,” noted the TikToker. “We stopped for a quick first aid at our home. It was discovered that Hppe was only four years young.”

According to the Good Samaritan, Hope’s back was severely crooked and she had an advanced hernia which had to be treated surgically.

“After one week in the vet clinic, she went straight into foster care,” added the help. “At first, she was very scared and overwhelmed.”

She received copious amounts of love and support from workers at the center, which saw her health improve leaps and bounds in the space of a few months.

“After experiencing this human kindness for the first time in her life, Hope’s sad eyes completely transformed,” the rescuer explained.

“Hope was not only healing well emotionally but also physically. Hope has put on weight and gained a lot of her strength and energy back.

“From day to day, she became more and more […] happy It was the most beautiful thing to see, her wagging her tail, playing, giving kisses and just loving life.”

Fortunately, it only took four months until Hope was strong enough to be adopted.

Rescuers say she couldn’t have asked for a better adoptive family, including her dog brother, named Tofu.

She has been “enjoying her daily walks and her cuddles with her mama and niece,” reassured the rescuer.”Seeing her live her best life truly fills all our hearts with so much happiness.”