For the millions of dogs who find themselves homeless and living on the streets, life can’t be easy, writes moneysavingbasics.

Finding food, water and shelter is difficult enough but for those animals that suffer injuries the future is often bleak.

When Poppy was just a puppy she was discovered dragging her hind legs along the road.

No one knows how this poor puppy’s spine was crushed but the painful injury left her unable to move her hind legs.

She suffered alone in a remote area until she found herself near an animal shelter where workers rushed to her aid.

Susanne Vogel was working at an elephant research camp in Botswana, southern Africa, when she and her colleagues spotted the injured dog.

‘Sweet little spirit’
Animal lover Susanne picked up the poor creature and rushed him to the nearest vet – eight hours away.

A GoFundMe page set up to help raise money for Poppy’s treatment said they were all amazed she had survived considering the livestock and predators in the area.

“She has the sweetest spirit. We took her to the nearest veterinary clinic, an 8-hour drive on terrible roads and a ferry ride across the Okavango River,” added fundraiser organizer Amanda Stronza.

He remained in veterinary care until he was stronger with the initial thought that the operation was too risky on a weak dog.

An update on the GoFundMe page, which has raised more than $10,000 for her treatment, said Poppy was happy at Greenside Animal Hospital, a wonderful facility in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Standing on her own
Her X-rays showed that her spine had been completely severed and surgery would only cause her unnecessary pain and would not help repair her spine.

Doctors believe that “continued physical therapy will help Poppy improve more and regain strength and perhaps even some ability to stand on her own,” Amanda wrote.

“Poppy will also soon be getting her own fancy wagon, or wheelchair, to help her run around and chase squirrels,” she added.

Brave little puppy

She was found a forever home in Washington DC and staff was working with a travel company to get her there.

“Given what I now understand about the severity of her injury, I am only more in awe of Poppy’s incredible tenacity and spirit. What a brave little pup,” Amanda wrote.

“We didn’t find her in that remote part of Botswana – she found us, and I truly believe she knew what she was doing.”

What an amazing dog! I know Poppy will recover well considering her grit and determination.

Please share to pay tribute to all the people who helped Poppy on her journey to recovery.

Source: moneysavingbasics.com