A Georgia dog was saved from being strangled by a couple after they found her near their home in Fulton County. The dog had been badly beaten and had a small noose tied around her neck so tightly she couldn’t breath and her head had swelled up.
Cheers when she was found. Photo credit: Facebook/Second Chance Rescue NYC
Paul Tilghmon and Heather Johnson found the small dog on December 30, 2014 and described how they found her on Facebook: “Poor little girl, Heather and I found her beaten and abused with a rope tied around her her neck so tight that once we gave her some food she was choking and couldn’t swallow. Her head was swollen from lack of circulation. Eyes swollen shut,full of pus… Fulton County Animal Services came and picked her up…”
Cheers was rescued a day after she was found by Second Chance Rescue NYC.
A day later, the dog was rescued by Second Chance Rescue NYC and named Cheers.
Cheers had difficulty swallowing and eating because of the rope that had been tied around her neck.
The sweet dog is thought to be a Boston Terrier/Pit Bull mix and to be around 18 months old.
Thankfully the swelling subsided.
Cheers is currently in vet care and the swelling has gone down, but she still has a way to got until she is better. Second Chance Rescue NYC plans for her to go into foster care when she is better.
The rescue is putting out a call for fosters, not just for Cheers, but for other dogs at their rescue. Visit their website to find out more about how to help.
Cheers head is back to normal size after the swelling went down.
**Pupdate** Cheers has found a forever home!
“Cheers has come a long way from being found with a kite string tied around her neck. She is now named Maddie and is enjoying every moment of her new life,” Second Chance Rescue NYC revealed in an update.
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“A life filled with cuddles, kisses, exercise, and love,” they added. “Whoever tied that string around her neck hoping she would die sure failed miserably and we couldn’t be happier! Karma sure will be a busy lady! Love you Maddie :)”
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Thank goodness Cheers was found by such a kind-hearted couple and that she is now in good hands! Please share her rescue story with your friends!
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