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Nov 05, 2024

‘Naked’ Dog Who Slept In A Cardboard Box Every Night Transforms With Love - The Dodo

Dog rescuer Desy Morgenstern was recently motorcycling through Bali when she saw a distressed-looking pup on the side of the road. Concerned, she pulled over to help. When she got closer to the dog,

Dog rescuer Desy Morgenstern was recently motorcycling through Bali when she saw a distressed-looking pup on the side of the road. Concerned, she pulled over to help.

When she got closer to the dog, she realized the severity of her condition. Almost all of her fur was missing, her skin was pink and she was covered in sores.

“She was completely naked,” Morgenstern told The Dodo.

In an attempt to rescue her, Morgenstern gave her treats and tried to put a leash on her. But the dog ran away, leading Morgenstern to follow her into a building.

Morgenstern watched as the dog hopped into a tiny cardboard box that was barely big enough for her to curl up in.

She cowered there, looking up at Morgenstern.

Morgenstern was heartbroken to find out from the building’s owner that the dog had been sleeping in that tiny box every single night.

“I guess it was her safe place,” Morgenstern said.

Finally, Morgenstern was able to get the dog on a leash. She rushed her to the vet, who diagnosed the multiple health issues she was dealing with.

Bali Paws, the dog rescue organization Morgenstern works with, took the dog in and nursed her back to health. They named her Piggy after her pink skin — but she didn’t stay pink for long.

“After a month, you could see already her fur growing back,” Morgenstern said.

Now, Piggy is feeling better and looks completely unrecognizable. She has a beautiful, thick coat of white fur and a permanent smile on her face. She’s attached at the hip with Morgenstern and loves meeting new people.

“Every time I see her, I can’t believe it that she used to be scared of humans,” Morgenstern said.

As much as Morgenstern and everyone else at Bali Paws loves Piggy, they’re looking for someone to adopt her.

Bali Paws describes her personality as “gentle, playful and super friendly with other dogs.” In other words, she would make a perfect addition to any family.

“Piggy loves being outside, running free and playing as much as she can,” Bali Paws wrote on Instagram. “The only thing she doesn’t enjoy is being in a cage — she much prefers exploring and having the freedom to be her playful self!”

Hopefully, Piggy will find her forever home very soon. One thing is for sure, though — she’ll never have to sleep in a cardboard box again.