Nellie’s transformation is nothing short of miraculous thanks to the love and treatment she was able to receive from the dedicated SPCA staff.
Western Cape, South Africa (1 March 2020) – When the Cape of Good Hope SPCA first met Nellie she was scared, starving and suffering.
Nellie had been through so much when she arrived at the SPCA’s doorstep. Her owner had emigrated and given her to a work colleague. Sadly, as her untreated mange worsened the very man tasked with caring for Nellie attempted to callously dump her. A passerby saw what was happening and intervened, appalled at what he was witnessing but determined to help the innocent animal before him. He took Nelly in and took to social media for help.
The CoGH SPCA were notified, and Inspector Jeffrey Mfini attended to the call.
Her body was weak, her skin raw and her spirit broken – Inspector Mfini’s gentle touch was a clear comfort to her as she entered the Animal Hospital for her first checkup with their Vets.
You may remember that Jeffrey’s Christmas Wish this past December, expressed his heartfelt hope that Nellie would find her happy ever after one day.
Nellie had been left untreated for months – her mange was sure to be incredibly painful as her skin was raw and itchy against her emaciated frame. She had also suffered a previous leg injury that had not been treated, but luckily x-rays determined she was able to walk well without pain and her resulting gait just makes her even more unique.
“Today, Nellie’s transformation is nothing short of miraculous thanks to the love and treatment she was able to receive from our dedicated staff. One of her treatments was a Bravecto tablet which has helped her skin heal and her fur gain condition in a miraculous fashion.
Everyone who sees her before and after photos can hardly believe it is the same girl. But it is – there is only one girl here with eyes this blue!”
The SPCA were also recently able to watch Inspector Jeffrey’s reaction as he visited her for the first time in weeks – he too was wonderfully surprised at Nellie’s new look. Gone was the raw skin, patchy fur and unsure demeanour – in its place was healthy skin and soft, beautiful white fur – turns out Nellie is a Husky.
Together they spent some time in the run and Nellie indulged in some much-needed playtime with Inspector Jeffrey. Nellie was overjoyed at being able to play and run without a care in the world-equally joyful was Inspector Mfini as he still couldn’t quite believe that this was the same shy, scared little dog he had helped to rescue.
“Together with time, love and the proper treatment this beautiful girl has shown us that change is possible, even when things may seem at their worst, it just takes one act of kindness to change a life.”
The SPCA, unfortunately, see so many rescue dogs coming to them in a similar condition.
“The wonderful supply of Bravecto South Africa that we could win if you nominate the CoGH SPCA is very, very needed. Add some encouragement for your friends and family to nominate us because they could win R40 000 for themselves too – click here to enter www.bravecto.co.za.”
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