When volunteers from Patitas Gli rescue group in Argentina found a tiny, suffering puppy, they assumed his face was coated in cement or dough.
But as they looked closer, they realized the truth was much worse—his skin was being eaten away by a severe fungal infection.
At just two months old, Rada had already endured unimaginable pain, and without immediate help, he wouldn’t survive much longer.
Rescuers rushed him to the vet, where specialists were left stunned. Large portions of his skin were missing, leaving raw, exposed wounds.
Malnutrition had left his body frail, and his limbs were already showing signs of deformity. It was one of the most severe cases the veterinarians had ever seen.
Due to the aggressive nature of the infection, Rada had to be quarantined, and volunteers could only handle him with gloves.
His recovery was anything but easy. At first, the pain remained unbearable, and progress was slow. But the dedicated team refused to give up.
With continuous medical care, special treatments, and love, the infection finally began to subside. Little by little, Rada’s skin healed, and his eyes, once filled with sorrow, started to shine with hope.
Despite everything he had endured, Rada proved to be a true warrior. His appetite grew, his strength returned, and he even began to play—a sight no one could have imagined when he was first rescued.
Though the long-term effects of his past are still unknown, one thing is certain—he now has a fighting chance at a happy, love-filled life.
Rada’s journey is a testament to the power of rescue, compassion, and second chances. Every abandoned and suffering animal deserves the same commitment, the same care, and the same opportunity to heal.
Because of those who refused to look away, Rada is no longer just a victim—he is a survivor, and his story is far from over.
