Once lost in the mire of despair, a homeless pup, weary from carrying the weight of his pain, stumbled into a murky stream, perhaps by mistake or simply out of exhaustion from bearing his burdens alone. Fortunately, a group of rescuers was alerted and arrived just in time to prevent any tragedy.

The transformation this little dog has undergone is nothing short of heartwarming, which is why we bring you his story.

His name is Snappily, meaning “quick” in English. His saviors decided to call him that due to the swiftness with which the animal stole their hearts. This canine was found submerged in muddy water, seemingly trapped after falling “by accident” and unable to free himself.

As it turns out, Snappily was not only weak and dehydrated but also had injured hind legs, further hindering his escape from the place he had fallen into.

The pup was reported by a Good Samaritan to volunteers who wasted no time and rushed to his aid. Upon arrival, they found the furry creature resigned, as if he had lost all hope, but despite not understanding at first, they were determined to save him.

Once one of the rescuers held him in their arms, they noticed something was amiss. One of his paws was injured, evidently causing him a great deal of pain.

The dog limped in order to move.

After being pulled from the pond, the animal received medical attention: a thorough examination to determine his condition and later underwent X-rays. From that moment on, he lacked neither food nor love.

Unfortunately, both hind legs were severely compromised, and the quickest solution to end his suffering was amputation. Thus began a difficult but less painful journey for him.

The dog who had resigned himself to die now had to cling to life and keep going.

One thing that surprised the rescuers who acted in this case was the stillness of the animal from the moment they found him. When he was pulled from the well, the dog showed no signs of nervousness, but neither did he show happiness during his examination.

In fact, the volunteers believed he wouldn’t have the strength to pull through because he seemed so resigned and indifferent to life.

But the dog proved them all wrong.

Before the dog was operated on, specialists tried using orthopedic boots and rehabilitation to help strengthen his limbs. That path was evidently longer but offered more hope for Chico’s life, as he was baptized after overcoming the first stage of his rescue.

It turned out that amputation wasn’t necessary, and the therapies helped him pull through. None of it would have been possible if the animal hadn’t given it his all.

The dog learned that he had a great reason to fight.

The furry one’s recovery took months and a lot of dedication from his caregivers. Chico became one of the favorites at the shelter and also managed to win the affection of other dogs in the area.

Although he went through a dark period in his life, Chico’s heart began to shine again, and his eyes sparkle with love. Nothing like the sad and resigned dog they found that afternoon in the canal.

Now the dog sports a beautiful coat and is a great companion to children. The little ones who visit the shelter often have a lot of fun with Chico because he is a calm and loving dog. Now the animal knows that life isn’t as bleak as he once thought and that there are people willing to help him always.

We hope that Chico finds a beautiful home soon because he truly deserves it.