We’d like to believe that everyone loves animals and would work to protect them, but we are aware that this is far from the truth.

The fact is that there are some people who would be more than willing to ignore an animal in distress.

The fate of a tiny puppy named Bean is unknown, although it seems likely that her upbringing was not great.

The little puppy was found hidden away in a cardboard box. The dog had medical issues, which caused her to have a huge tummy and swollen legs, as if that weren’t awful enough.

When rescuers carried Little Bean to the clinic, the doctor discovered that she had fluid in her stomach.

Her quality of life was considerably lowered as a result of the fluid buildup, which may have been caused by unidentified medical issues.

Fortunately, a little tender loving care went a long way, and after a few days Bean was ready to go back to her rescuers’ house!

Bean continued to improve and ultimately changed completely. From being completely immobile to being brimming with energy, Bean! After a stomach-draining procedure, her tummy was restored to a healthy size, and she felt her legs were capable of supporting her.

We’re delighted that Bean got the help she needed. Sometimes all it takes is one nice person to do something to permanently change an animal’s life.

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