A beautiful dog named Leialoha has made an extraordinary recovery after being buried alive at a beach in O’ahu, Hawaii in July.
This sweet pup is lucky to be alive after a man – presumed to be her owner – slashed her legs with a machete and left her for dead beneath the sand.
A Lady Freethinker petition urging Honolulu Police to find and prosecute the man responsible garnered nearly 30,000 signatures. Unfortunately, no arrest has been made yet.
Luckily for Leialoha (which means beloved child), she was rescued by PAWS of Hawaii. In spite of serious health problems, including severe burns, a serious skin condition, multiple wounds, and anemia, this little fighter has bounced back.
A recent Facebook post by PAWS of Hawaii said that Leialoha had “made the fastest recovery we have yet to see from a dog in her condition.”
The local community was horrified by this case of abuse and responded with outpourings of support and donations to help cover the cost of her care. Many followed her recovery via Facebook updates.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of rescuers, veterinarians, and her dedicated foster carer Amanda, Leialoha is now on the way to her forever home in Big Island, Hawaii.
We wish this beautiful, smiley dog a long and happy life with her new family.
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Oh my — what a beautiful recovery — stunning — THANK YOU to all the Rescuers who had a hand in saving her life — great Job — FIND the UNSTABLE MONSTER and lock the IDIOT up before he does it again.
Very sick people in the world to do this to this poor little dog and then bury her alive. She is worth a million times more than rotten disgusting humans. I’m really beginning to hate people. But I’m thankful for the good people that found her and restored her to health
As long as humans walk this Earth so does inherent evil. Our job is to be protectors and guardians and never give up the fight to protect these innocent and voiceless creatures. Thank you for the great work you do. Thank you to everyone who defends these innocent creatures.
Will they check up on her regularly???
There are too many people who are so bored that take animal lives.
Hope she lives a long and happy life. Bless her.
don’t expect any arrest…lots of corruption on that Island…I know, I used to live there…most of the police are stoned on marijuana and don’t care…lots of crime beneath the surface that they don’t want to come out so as not to scare the tourists
I lived in Hawaii on Oahu and Maui several years ago…the police are useless…most of them smoke pakalolo (marijuana) and have no use for tourists and most locals…total assh*les…whoever did this to that sweet puppy will probably skate…It’s not the paradise that everyone thinks it is…lots of crime
It would be great to find the cruel man who did this to this lovely innocent dog. Fantastic people who have rehabilitated this adorable creature who has been so brave and fortunate in this msfortune!
We need tougher laws for animal cruelty. These criminals are getting away without any accountability or consequence.
THANK you for the what you do your reverence for life and compassion to save these percious creatures. God bless her, her WILL TO LIVE!!!
People make me SICK.
The angels have watched over little Leialoha. May she live a long and happy life with her new forever humans. Thanks to all who intervened on her behalf. She couldn’t have made it without you and your TLC.
To God be the Glory ! That’s a wonderful, miraculous recovery. And Bless this precious little dear, I pray that he finds a super loving Forever Home. This is heartwarming, and an excellent encouragement to keep speaking out against Animal Cruelty! There can be happy endings!
Ye gods, what horrendous cruelty afflicted on this poor doggy, its inhuman. Im really please the doggy is well cared for now, and sincerely hope this person is found nd brought to justice.
Well done PAWS Hawaii and bad luck to the evil man who did this.
Merci à tous ceux qui ont sauvé ce merveilleux petit chien. Que les ordures qui ont commis de telles atrocités crèvent le plus vite possible!
What possesses these monster demonic creepy cowards?
And why do we tolerate these people in our midst?
There seems to be more and more heinous crimes all the time.
Thank you everyone who saved this sweet puppy.
I hope the police catch him soon. In the meantime I hope he gets treated the way he deserves!
Another nut. They should all be put on an island together, armed and fighting for their lives. If they need medical attention TOO BAD.