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Ryder was rescued just in time

Posted on Jun. 10, 2025Oct. 3, 2025

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A small dog curled up by the train tracks. Cold and alone. Just skin and bones.
Thankfully a good Samaritan spotted Ryder and stopped their car to help. Up close, it was clear he needed more assistance than they could give, so they bundled him in a towel and rushed him to the Animal Rescue League.
When we unwrapped Ryder, our hearts broke at the sight of him. He was skeletal. The kind of thin that hurts to look at. His ribs and hip bones pressed against his skin in sharp lines. He was cold to the touch and very pale. His frail body had nothing left to protect him. No fat, no muscle, no reserves. We don’t know how much longer he would have survived without help.

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Our Miracle Medical Team jumped into action, rehydrating him, treating the wounds on his legs, beginning his slow refeeding journey – a process that must be done carefully, one meal at a time – to help his starved body reacclimate safely to nutrition.

Ryder has already shown some improvement – his weak and tired body is beginning to perk up. There is some light in his eyes, and he leans into us for pets. Little milestones that give us hope. But he still has a long way to go, and he needs your help.

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When you give today, you’ll provide lifesaving care and rehabilitation for Ryder and other survivors of suffering. Ryder didn’t ask for this to happen to him, but with your help we can not only put him on the road to recovery but make sure he will know love from now on.

 

Sadly, the need is high, but with your support – whether one-time or monthly – we can help Ryder now and always be ready to answer the next call for lifesaving care, which may only be days away.

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P.S.: When you give today or join our Loyal Friends Club monthly giving program, you’ll be automatically enrolled to receive updates on Ryder.

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