Both the staff at the hospital and Bruno’s family were so concerned about Bruno when he first arrived, and the mere fact that he was even alive was a miracle. They couldn’t get over how he was able to recover the way he did.
After 22 days of treatment, Bruno was finally well enough to go home! Sure, he was still a little weak and one of his paws was in a cast, but everyone agreed that the real medicine Bruno needed was love…
Cindy and John were overwhelmed with adoration for their dog and the people who helped him. “After seeing what he looked like when we brought him in and seeing the looks on the vets’ faces,” Cindy said, “every day—every moment—that he lived was another obstacle that [was] overcome.”
Bruno looked much better, but he had a long way to go. He was still battling refeeding syndrome, a potentially deadly disease that affects dogs recovering from starvation. Cindy said it was difficult to see him undernourished because he was so healthy before.
The Billesbergers weren’t the only ones who are happy to have Bruno back. John and Cindy remarked that their two other dogs were seriously depressed in the absence of their best friend. Thankfully, things were looking up!
Poor Bruno! Can you imagine being a half-mile from home, trapped, and completely helpless? Thank goodness they finally found him.
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