This story happened last week in the English town of Gloucester. A local resident found this frightened dog in the street. Her front leg was crooked and she couldn’t step on it or move around properly. When the woman noticed that, she immediately decided to help the poor dog.
The local Cotswolds Dogs & Cats shelter determined that the owners had probably just thrown the doggie out on the street. The damage to the paw was serious and congenital, and perhaps the owners were afraid of responsibility and decided to get rid of the puppy this way. It was determined that the cocker spaniel dog was only eight weeks old.

“She is so tiny, I could hardly believe it when I saw her. It’s likely the previous owner couldn’t afford her care so decided to abandon her when she needed help.”

The baby was given the nickname Winnie, and has begun the road to recovery from the tough outdoors. Unfortunately, the vets predict that the doggie’s leg will have to be surgically removed in the future so that walking won’t cause her such discomfort. But in the meantime, Winnie is receiving physical therapy and other treatments to keep her healthy.

“Unfortunately, poor Winnie has congenital elbow dislocation with fusion. Meaning there is nothing more we can do but remove her leg and rehabilitate her with physiotherapy and possible hydrotherapy,” the spokeswoman added.”As she is still so small, we have to wait at least another 15 weeks before we are able to carry out this operation. So for now, we are just managing her as she is and making sure she is comfortable, happy, and well-loved.”

Winnie is now in the care of caring fosters, and funds are being raised for her treatment and upkeep. They will begin to look for her owners only three months later when the problem with her ailing paw is solved. This little thing is full of energy and is very grateful to her foster parents for their care. Despite her peculiarities, she runs and plays a lot, charging everyone around her with positive energy. Be happy, Winnie!