For the first couple of days at the rescue sanctuary, the puppy was still struggling. He could not find any strength, and he was still very weak.
But, he unexpectedly made an admirable recovery with the help of the Desmonds. They decided to name him Snafu. His recovery was on the right track, but there were still some things to take care of.
They Thought That Saving the Puppy’s Life Might Be Hopeless
Jenny found this puppy just in time. She says he wouldn’t have made it even 2 more days if he was left in the village. After taking the puppy in, they found lots of damage. There were patches of fur that were completely missing, and his skin was covered in sores and dirt.
His symptoms weren’t good, but Jenny still was not giving up. She was determined to give this puppy the life he deserves.
They Gave Him a Bath (Probably His First Ever)
After getting back to their rescue sanctuary, the very first line of action was to give this puppy a bath. Jenny and another colleague gently scrubbed the dirt out of the puppy’s fur, and tried to remove any dirt and bacteria that was harming his skin.
This process was second-nature for Jenny. Jenny’s colleague said, “She’s rescued a lot. She rescued chickens, she rescued grasshoppers, owls… she’s rescued a lot of things.” Jenny was an advocate for helping animals in need, and she never leaves any animal behind that needs her help.
The Healing Process
After getting the dog cleaned up and back on his feet, he still had some treatment to go through. This is where Jimmy Desmond came in. Jimmy specializes in emerging diseases and the illegal wildlife trade. Therefore, he has studied firsthand the diseases affecting these animals.
Jimmy administered a treatment under the dog’s skin that would be absorbed into the body. This helped heal the infections that spread throughout the pup's body. If they wouldn’t have saved it when they did, these infections would have probably ended the dog’s life.
Snafu Started to Digest Muscle
Because of Snafu’s lack of food, he actually went into starvation mode. His body was not receiving the nutrients it needed to survive, so it started feeding off of his muscle. In order to nourish his body back to health, the Desmonds made sure to give him lots of nutritious food.
Snafu was clearly malnourished. As soon as the food was placed in front of him, he would devour it almost instantly, begging for more. It was clear he was not being fed in the village.