In the world of small creatures, sometimes the value of a life is overlooked for just a few dollars. But for Iggy, a puppy put up for sale for a mere 20 dollars, the journey from a sick “item” to a “warrior” who cheated death is a soul-stirring story of resilience and love.
1. A Rescue from the Wrong Hands
Iggy was put up for sale when he was just a frail puppy. Fortunately, volunteers from Animal Rescue intervened just in time to prevent him from falling into the wrong hands. However, the joy of being rescued was quickly replaced by anxiety as Iggy had to be rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
2. A Battle Against Deadly Illnesses
At only 8 weeks old, Iggy had to face a series of deadly diseases all at once:
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Multiple Ailments: He fought against Parvovirus, coccidia, giardia, and hookworms.
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Dangerous Complications: Just as his health showed a slight improvement, Iggy developed pneumonia, and his blood sugar dropped to an alarming level, requiring a feeding tube.
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The Nightmare Continued: After 16 days in the hospital, Iggy was discharged but suddenly suffered paralysis in his hind legs and a severe septic knee infection.
3. The “Little Warrior” Who Never Gave Up
Despite his tiny body being ravaged by illnesses and high-dose antibiotic treatments, Iggy showed extraordinary willpower:
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Overcoming Dark Days: By day 15, Iggy regained his appetite; his eyes brightened, and he began licking small bits of food off his paws.
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Expensive but Worth It: Iggy’s medical bills soared to over $20,000, but to his rescuers, “he was worth every penny” because of his intense desire to live.
4. A Happy Ending: The Miracle of Compassion
After 45 days of fierce fighting, Iggy achieved a miracle:
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Absolute Victory: He completely defeated Parvo, pneumonia, and the knee infection that almost cost him his leg.
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A Forever Home: His foster mom couldn’t bear to part with this “miracle baby” and decided to adopt him permanently.
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Pure Happiness: Iggy can now walk normally, is healthy, and has grown into an incredibly playful dog.