Hobbes, an old stray dog, was found on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico during the month of May. he was completely skeletal and suffered from sarcoptic mange.
Fortunately, he was spotted by a generous passerby who refused to let him suffer in such a situation. The dog was taken to The Barking Lot Shelter located in San Diego, California (USA). This shelter, which does not euthanize its animals, was ready to offer him all the care he needed. But the volunteers realized that he was elderly, and that another shelter located nearby was more suitable for the situation. They quickly contacted Kelly Smíšek, the director of the association Frosted Faces Foundation (FFF), who did not hesitate for a second before welcoming Hobbes.
When Hobbes arrived at his new family, the entire shelter team was shocked by his condition. A dog his size should weigh a minimum of 30 pounds, but Hobbes didn’t even weigh 20. His skin and coat were ravaged by an advanced case of sarcoptic mange, a condition that can be fatal. quickly started treatment to regain his strength. While caring for him, shelter members noticed he had a microchip dating back to 2007, which helped them determine that he was about ten years old.
Unfortunately, the rest of the information in the chip was outdated, but that no longer mattered. He was pampered at the shelter, and he could finally let go of his heavy past.
After almost ten years on the streets, Hobbes was very nervous when he arrived, but he quickly transformed into an energetic and affectionate dog. Kelly Smíšek tells The Dodo:
It rained today. I was with Hobbes on the terrace when the thunder began to rumble. I expected him to bark bravely, but he jumped into the chair next to me, shaking. I had never seen him like this. I thought he had become an extremely affectionate badass and I had never seen him be afraid.
Hobbes is now waiting to find a family who will be able to open the doors of their home to him. If you want to support the association and help them save other adorable animals like Hobbes, you can donate by clicking here.