A malnourished stray dog in Bali, Indonesia, has undergone a dramatic transformation from a fearful, emaciated pup to a thriving, fluffy companion, thanks to a few weeks of care and attention.
The journey began when a local resident, Ben Katzaman, encountered the dog wandering through a village. Starved, flea-ridden, and with patches of missing fur, the dog appeared to be struggling for survival. Ben was moved by the sight of the pup and immediately decided to step in.
“He was malnourished, scared, and covered in fleas,” Ben said in a video for The Dodo. “He would run away in fear.”
Determined to help, Ben, with the assistance of a neighbor, began feeding the dog. Slowly but surely, the pup’s condition started to improve. As he grew stronger, his once-scrawny frame began to fill out, and his fear began to fade.
“Day by day we saw him improve … inching closer to his recovery,” Ben shared. “It was a heartwarming transformation to witness.”
After three weeks of progress, the dog suddenly disappeared, leaving Ben worried about his well-being. He put up posters around the village in hopes of finding the dog.
“I searched everywhere, but there was no sign of him,” Ben explained.
Then, out of the blue, Ben received a call. The dog had been found over a mile away, and in an astonishing turn of events, he had returned to his original home. It turns out that the dog’s name was Bojess, and he had been missing from his family for months.
“It was awe-inspiring to see that once he regained his health and spirit, he made such a journey,” Ben said.
Reunited with his family, Bojess continued to heal and fully regrew his fluffy coat, a transformation that left Ben in awe.
“Seeing him now, it’s hard to believe he’s the same dog,” Ben remarked.
Ben has remained close with Bojess’ family and frequently visits the now-healthy pup. He expressed how grateful he was to be part of Bojess’ incredible journey.
“Life is unpredictable,” Ben said. “You never know when you’ll have a chance to make a difference.”
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