LOOK: Stray dog gets a second chance in life

MANILA, Philippines - A stray dog who spent most of her life enduring pain and suffering in the streets has finally got her second chance in life.

Before meeting her rescuers, Kelsey was a stray dog struggling to survive.
PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra

According to a Facebook post by GreenYatra, Kelsey was once a poor dog struggling to find food in order to stay alive. Because no one was taking care of her, Kelsey’s health suffered as parasites attacked her skin and body.

But her life completely changed after a family saw her on the side of the road. Aware that Kelsey badly needed their help, the family decided to rescue her. Although Kelsey was not used to being taken care of, she surprisingly responded well to the humans who took her into theircustody.

Kelsey was given what she needed: food to nourish her body as well as proper medical treatment.

The dog, who was neglected all her life, finally received what she needed.
PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra

The dog who was once neglected was surprisingly loving to the people around her particularly to the family who welcomed her into their home. She even learned to socialize with other dogs since she no longer had to fight for food.

Kelsey learns to socialize with other dogs.
PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra

As days passed, Kelsey began putting on some weight. Through the treatments she received, the dog’s fur started growing back. In no time, Kelsey started looking healthy.

Kelsey dramatically transformed from a poor-looking pooch into a healthy one.
PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra

Despite the struggles she faced in life, Kelsey still gave her trust and affection to humans. Indeed, her fateful encounter with the family who rescued her dramatically changed the course of her life.

Despite the struggles she faced, Kelsey is grateful to the people who helped her.
PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra

The heartwarming story of Kelsey has touched the hearts of netizens getting over 20,000 shares on Facebook. Read Kelsey’s full story here. -Mini/The Summit Express