While most would advise doing the “right” thing and putting the dog out of its misery, this boy demonstrated that he had a lot of life left in him. When he stepped out of the transporter’s vehicle, he lifted his head and smiled broadly!

The dog had the desire to keep going and proved it every step of the way. And as he got better and better, his true appearance began to show. His fur was orange at first. Then white patches were added! Finally, Raleigh would discover his ideal companion in life, and it’s a wonderful thing to behold. 

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