Angel, a Belgian shepherd, has received a much-deserved second chance at life after losing part of her nose in the cruel Chinese dog meat trade.
The abused dog recently underwent facial reconstruction surgery to help her breathe better, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $5,000.
Activists rescued Angel in 2015, when they seized a truckload of dogs bound for a slaughterhouse in Changchun, China. They believe that Angel’s injuries resulted from the metal tools that dog catchers use to subdue their victims, Mail Online reported.
Veterinarians performed emergency surgery in Beijing before rescuers flew Angel to England in search of her new forever home. But she continued to suffer from her injuries — part of her face often bled, and she struggled to breathe.
Oxfordshire resident Hollie Cornes adopted the canine and began brainstorming ways to fund Angel’s medical costs. She appealed to the pup’s 30,000 Instagram followers for help and also started a GoFundMe account for the dog’s surgery costs.
One generous donor paid for a CT scan, which revealed scar tissue had sealed most of Angel’s nose. In just four days, Angel’s compassionate followers donated enough money to foot the bill for a needed surgery, which she received the following week.
“We raised the money really quickly, which I never expected,” the thankful pet parent told Mail Online. “Without the fundraising and her support system it wouldn’t have been an option.”
Angel is “the sweetest dog I’ve ever come across,” Cornes said, explaining that she pursued the surgery to enhance the canine’s quality of life.
The operation has reportedly been life-changing for Angel. Thanks to her dedicated guardian, fans, and experienced veterinary team, she is finally breathing comfortably and living the life she fully deserves.
This such a heart warming story.
Please stop Dog meat trade
That is so heartwarming. So very sad that the Chinese have no respect for dogs–they suffer and die there. Some dog get lucky and this beautiful dog is one of them so I want to thank all the people responsible for for making his wonderful life possible.
So happy to hear Angel is getting the care she deserves!!! Thanks to all that helped her and gave her a second chance at life!!! I wish Angel a long happy life…
Angel is so sweet. Thank you all that got involved in her rescue and treatment.
People need to get a grip and treat the animals as you would want to be treated. Don’t hurt or torture the animals. Treat them with love and kindness ❤ just as God would
Merci pour tout ce que vous avez fait
The humans need to respect the lifes of all the animlas . They are not ours . Mercy for all of them . They feel ….they suffer …. no more abuses ..
Most of the older people in China think that every Animal on this planet was born for them to tear them apart and cook and eat. That is a very vicious thinking they have against the sentient beings. I hope the younger generation, educated Chinese people will see this horror & stand against the old stone age practices & protect the animals with respect & love.
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AMAZING WORK!
Great work!
Wish i lived in th US, Wiggles would have had a home with me long ago.
Do not promote animal cruelty of any kind
Beautiful Angel, you had wonderful people that took care of you, taking you away from the grip of monsters and giving you a way to breathe easier. Now, your new life is starting with loving pet parents that will give you a life of love and care that you dearly deserve.
Agree.