In the heart of the rice terraces of Bali (Indonesia), the little one Nasi wandered alone, weakened and in a worrying state. Dirty, sick and obviously recently abandoned, she seemed condemned to survive without help in the middle of the trails. No one had stopped for her until a kind-hearted hiker arrived.
Abandoned in the rice fields
That day, Elise had gone hiking without imagining that she would return with a puppy in her arms. Indeed, her day suddenly changed when she came across a little dog in bad shape, abandoned in the rice fields. According to nearby residents, she had been left there that morning, sick and far too weak to survive alone.
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As soon as she saw Elisethe furball began to gently wag its tail, like a silent cry for help.
Touched by her condition, the young woman immediately gave her food and medicine that she kept in her bag, before carrying her throughout the hike.
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Upon closer examination, she discovered deep wounds on his skin, hundreds of ticks and infected eyes.
Exhausted by days of suffering, the little dog baptized Nasi (meaning “rice” in Indonesian) finally fell asleep near a waterfall. She was then taken to a veterinarian after several hours of driving to receive the care that would save her life.
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“Every dog deserves a chance”
Despite everything she had been through, the little dog quickly surprised people with her gentleness: she even played with a ball, revealing a curious and lively nature.
Nasi also found a foster family, surrounded by other dogs, and integrated as if she had always been part of the house. Always happy, with a wagging tail, she never stopped showing affection to those who took care of her.
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Her touching story deeply moved Internet users who wanted to react in the comments of the publication Instagram relayed by DogTime. Many were particularly struck by her energy despite her abandonment, with some wondering how she could have been ignored for so long. Other Internet users, for their part, had already expressed the wish to adopt it.
Today, Nasi take full advantage of his second chance Balipampered and safe, waiting for a family for life. His story perfectly illustrates the essential message written in the video caption: “ every dog deserves a chance “.
Woopets info – How to remove a tick from your pet?
With the return of good weather, parasites also make a reappearance, particularly ticks. If, like the little one Nasiyour dog or cat is a victim, it is important to act quickly and correctly to avoid any risk of infection. Here are the right actions to adopt:
- Use a suitable tool: use a tick hook (sold in pharmacies or at the veterinarian) rather than fingers or traditional tweezers;
- Catch the tick as close as possible to the skin (insert the hook under the tick without crushing it);
- Turn gently: rotate until the tick comes off naturally, without pulling suddenly;
- Disinfect the area with an antiseptic suitable for animals;
- Monitor the condition of your little companion: observe the area in the following days (redness, swelling, unusual fatigue, etc.) and consult a veterinarian if in doubt;
- Avoid common mistakes: do not use alcohol, ether or “homemade” products which can attack the skin or cause the tick to regurgitate.