The night was quiet, but inside the Li Liu Small Animal Rescue Camp, the air was thick with tension. Dr. Song’s voice echoed softly through the center as he reported the status of the senior dog they had just taken in. “He fell asleep,” Dr. Song said, his tone filled with relief. The dog, a senior with visible injuries, had been through so much already. “This ear appears to be damaged,” he noted, his fingers gently tracing the large affected area. As he continued his examination, he observed, “This leg was twitching; it’s much better now since he is asleep.” It was clear that the dog’s condition had been serious, but for now, it seemed that he was finally able to rest.

The phone call had come in late that evening—”21:41, we received a call for help in Harbin,” Dr. Song narrated, recounting the events of the urgent rescue mission. The dog, a small teddy breed, had been hit by a car in Hulan district, and his condition was critical. “I’m at the community shown on the screen here, waiting for the eyewitness,” Dr. Song continued, preparing for the moment of truth. He stood at the location indicated, waiting to gather the details that would guide his actions.

As the eyewitness approached, Dr. Song asked, “Hello, this is the dog?” The woman nodded gravely, recounting the events that led to the dog’s abandonment. “He was thrown right at the main entrance,” she explained, her voice heavy with concern. The sight of a helpless dog left at the entrance was a hard one to bear, and Dr. Song’s heart sank as he listened.

“In the afternoon, he was just laying there with legs twitching constantly,” the eyewitness described. There was obvious worry in her voice. Dr. Song’s concern deepened. “Did he eat anything in the afternoon?” he asked, hoping for some positive sign. “Nope, didn’t eat anything, didn’t drink water either,” she replied sadly. It was evident that the dog had been severely neglected, left to suffer with no care or attention.

With no time to lose, Dr. Song quickly devised a plan of action. “Let’s start him with painkillers, drugs to stop bleeding, and nutrition supplements,” he said, outlining the steps that would hopefully stabilize the dog. The team moved swiftly, treating every wound with care. “The doctor has applied medicine to every wounded area,” Dr. Song later updated, relieved to see that the dog was cooperating and allowing the necessary treatment to take place. His condition was still critical, but there was hope.

The doctor’s next steps were already planned. “Thank you, everyone. By the way, please help with passing on the word,” Dr. Song urged, hoping that by spreading the word, they could help reunite the dog with his family. He then added, “We will prepare to have an operation for his ribs,” detailing the next phase of treatment. The dog’s recovery was far from assured, but every step they took brought him closer to safety.

As the days passed, Teddy the small teddy breed slowly began to recover. The medical staff at the hospital worked tirelessly, administering medication, keeping him comfortable, and ensuring his injuries were properly treated. Finally, the news came that brought a smile to Dr. Song’s face. “Poor little Teddy has recovered and been discharged from the pet hospital,” he shared triumphantly. The road to recovery had been long, but the little dog had made it through. “And he is living in the rescue camp now,” Dr. Song concluded, knowing that Teddy had found a new beginning, far from the pain and neglect he had endured.