In a heartbreaking yet inspiring story, a dog tied to a fence at an abandoned school in St. Louis, Missouri has made an incredible recovery thanks to the kindness of rescuers.
Just last week, a passerby spotted the severely emaciated pup—later named Levey—and immediately called animal control. The dog was dangerously weak, and no one knew how long she had been abandoned there. Thankfully, she was rushed to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, where she received urgent medical attention.
“It’s a miracle someone even saw her,” wrote Stray Rescue of St. Louis in a heartfelt Facebook post.
Life-Saving Treatment and Gentle Care
When animal control officers arrived, Levey was skin and bones. Yet despite her suffering, she remained gentle and trusting.
“Even though she was in horrible shape, she was so sweet,” said Natalie Thomson, Chief Communications Officer at Stray Rescue of St. Louis. “She was weak and all bones, but she trusted us and wanted to cuddle with our vet techs.”
Due to her fragile condition, Levey couldn’t be fed normally. She had to be reintroduced to food slowly to prevent refeeding syndrome, a potentially fatal condition that affects severely malnourished dogs.
Levey’s Amazing Transformation
In just over a week, Levey began to gain weight steadily and show signs of hope and happiness. She has become more energetic and confident every day. Her sweet nature quickly shone through as she formed a special bond with another rescue dog named Alaric, who also survived starvation.
“They have similar play styles and just wanted to wrestle now that they both are feeling more energetic,” Thomson shared.
Looking for a Foster Home Full of Love
Levey still has a little way to go before she’s ready for adoption. For now, she’s looking for a loving foster home that can help her continue her recovery until she’s strong enough to be spayed.
“[She’s] ready for the fun part … to be fattened up!” Stray Rescue of St. Louis wrote on Facebook.
Levey’s journey from despair to healing is a powerful reminder of the difference a single act of kindness can make. Once a dog tied to a fence, sh
