A stray dog ​​found wandering alone in the desert and blinded by a porcupine’s quills is recovering thanks to the generosity of those who rescued him. Willy was discovered in desperate conditions by a woman in a rural area of ​​eastern Utah. According to the Community Animal Welfare Society (CAWS), “he was barely hanging on, dehydrated, emaciated, infested with fleas, and had severe injuries to both eyes, likely from porcupine quills that had gone untreated for weeks or more.” ”.

The poor dog was suffering a lot. The dog’s condition shocked CAWS, Utah’s oldest animal rescue group.

“Wandering, hungry, thirsty, in excruciating pain and blind, and who knows how long,” CAWS stated on Facebook. What a terrible sight it was for our team of volunteers, who rushed in to see what could be done for this homeless and desperate dog.”

What gave them hope was Willy’s gratitude for being rescued. “The GOOD news (can you believe there is any?) is that this puppy is very sweet, calm, kind and patient with us as we try to help him,” a CAWS spokesperson said. “He always wags his tail when we talk to him and has been a very good patient while we frantically try to put him back together.”

Fortunately, with the help of her fantastic supporters, the animal rescue group was able to raise enough money for her surgery. Doctors were unable to save his eyes because “they removed an unimaginable amount of old porcupine quills from his eyes, face and feet.”

During his treatment and recovery, he is cared for in foster care by Tiffany Henline, an experienced CAWS caregiver. Willy is doing well after his surgery, according to the Facebook group. “Wonderful news is that he is navigating his foster home with ease,” they said. He is a cheerful young man who feels MUCH BETTER.”

Willy will be put up for adoption once he has fully recovered. Visit the Community Animal Welfare Society website to apply or support them.

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