It’s amazing how a little love can completely turn a dog’s life around. When one stray dog was found on the streets, she was in terrible condition and would’ve soon died on her own.

Luckily, rescuers took her in and gave her the help she needed — and today she is completely unrecognizable.

Animal Aid Unlimited is one of the leading street animal rescue centers in India. They help rescue thousands of street dogs every year.

But they had a special challenge when they came across one female stray, who had a severely swollen head.

The poor suffering dog was wondering around, clearly dizzy and disoriented. She didn’t seem to trust people.

But Animal Aid Unlimited knew they had to get her in for emergency medical treatments as soon as possible. They lured her in with treats, then grabbed the dog and took her in.

Vets sedated the dog, and inspected her wounds. They found an animal in grim condition. The swelling was caused by a wound in her neck, which was filled with maggots.

With the dog out cold, they cleaned up her wound and hoped the dog would feel better when she woke up.

Amazingly, the dog’s life quickly turned around. After three days, the swelling in her face went down… and that was just the beginning of an amazing recovery.

“This elderly shy girl was stumbling and dizzy with pain when we rescued her,” Animal Aid Unlimited wrote. “After 5 weeks of treatment, everything changed.”

The dog, now named Pauline, looks completely different: not only is the swelling gone, but she’s a happy, healthy-looking dog running around.

Watch Pauline’s incredible rescue and transformation below:

How incredible! This dog was suffering badly when she was found and now she looks like a completely different dog!

It goes to show the important work rescues do, and the difference they can make in a dog’s life. Share this story!

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Devastated mama dog thought she’d never see her babies again: Watch the incredible reunion

When a stray dog is pregnant, the odds are grim.

Many are unable to care for their puppies — or even themselves — and tragically, most don’t survive long enough to give birth.

But this story is different.

There are roughly 50-70 million feral cats in the US and as many as 8 million stray dogs. Those numbers are increasing every year.

This momma dog had already delivered her litter when she was rescued. Imagine her fear and heartbreak when she was taken to a shelter without her puppies…

Her eyes say it all — she thought she’d never see her babies again. The relief was clear when the puppies were found and brought to safety.

As one little pup crawled over her paws to get closer, she gently snuggled another under her chin. Look closely, you can almost see her tears.

A soft pat on her head reassured her that everything would be okay. She and her litter had been saved from almost certain death on the streets.

Not every shelter takes in pregnant dogs, and many of these moms are the hardest to rehome. But there are individuals and organizations dedicated to giving these dogs a second chance.

If you’re thinking about adding a dog to your family, consider adoption. Choosing a shelter pet could save not just one life, but an entire litter. Share this story and help spread the word!