THE DRAMATIC STORY OF GUS

Gus was born 8 years ago and always lived in the same house; without any complaints he lived his days. 3 years ago his beloved owner went bankrupt and has since lost his house to the bank.

Since then, he only eats leftovers that the neighbors leave once a month and the crusts of stale bread from his owner. Thankfully, that same neighbor contacted one of the volunteers atEvolucion who then went to find Gus-- There he was, alone, injured, sick, in pain, starving and without hope to go on living.

How can this story not make you cry with compassion, make you sad, or angry, or feel impotent and helpless?

The black spots that you see in the photos are very old ticks that are like balls. He's limp in one leg from getting hit with stones from a person in town that complains of his "filthy/disgusting/revolting presence". Such a person that is just waiting to shoot him....Because of them, the kind neighbor called us in fear of the worst.

Aside from all that he has been through, he is noble, does not try to bite and is only afraid of people at the moment -- too many years alone, with out love, a soft touch or a nice word... only surrounded by hostility.

Anyone that hears his story finds it hard to believe how someone could leave a living thing in those kinds of conditions. Such cruelty should be punished.

Now, Gus is recuperating little by little, losing his fear in people and beginning to learn that life can be more than hunger and hopelessness in a dirty hole, that there are people ready to help him, love him and make him feel happy-- maybe for the first time in his life....

Do you want to be the person to give him this opportunity?

THE RESCUE OF GUS

Gus taken on friday morning to the vet hospital in madrid university as it was very urgent that Paloma Toni, doctor in Veterinary Neurology see him. She does not think his pain was due to any neurology problem but she made many tests in order to know if he has somekind of renal infection which is really painful. so he in under a new treatment. he was very ourgoing this morning, very happy of seeing the volunteers who are taking
care of him.

Gus has gain 2 kg. he loves walking in the garden. but he is still very weak. He has no muscle in the back legs so he gets very tired. He is very gentle, sweet, loves, people, dogs.., .he seems to be very happy to be alive.

 

Videos of Gus slow and difficultde recovery...

 

GUS ALMOST RECOVERED

Gus is almost recovered. He still walks slowly but he runs and play. He is an incredible animal, very sweet and lovely. Gus will be vaccinated and castrated these days so he can leave spain very soon. Her adoptant, Maria is waiting for him in Holland.

Gus almost recovered...

GUS HAPPY ENDING

Finally Gus could fly to Amsterdam from Madrid last wednesday 30th september. He finally could meet her new mum Maria, who has waited such a long time to have him at home. From Holland we just have received these lovely pictures, far away from the life of misery he has lived for so many years.

Thanks so much to Gus´s foster mums: rosanna and Mamen , to Maria Sastre, the person who took a flight to Amsterdam in order to take him to her adoptant. Thanks to GRH, the dutch organization and specially to Maria, to her adoptant.

Gus feliz en su nueva casa...

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