When two passersby found Cheers the dog, she couldn’t eat and could barely breathe. She was on the verge of death. The reason? Some cruel jerk had tied a small rope around her neck, effectively cutting off the circulation to her face and head.
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As a result, Cheers’s face swelled up to an unwieldy, life-threatening size. The pain must have been unbearable.
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Fortunately for Cheers, the passersby realized the source of the problem when she wouldn’t eat or drink, and they immediately removed the rope.
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Cheers was taken to the Fulton County Animal Services where she received her much-needed medical attention and her face returned to a normal, healthy size.
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Cheers is now in the care of Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs, where she hopes to get healthy enough to find her furever home.
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You can donate to Cheers by donating directly to Second Chance or make inquiries about adoption opportunities. Knowing what a survivor Cheers is, we suspect she’ll make a dogless home very happy indeed.