Stray dogs and cats are a growing problem on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali. Rescuers from Little Steps Matter fight every day to rescue innocent animals from the streets and give them a chance to live.
In April 2021, they discovered a tiny puppy abandoned in the parking lot of a local market. With no mother dog in sight, it was clear that the puppy had been abandoned and desperately needed their help. She was weak, dehydrated and severely malnourished. Without their intervention, she wouldn’t have survived much longer.
Rescuers provided food and water for the puppies on the spot. Though too weak to stand, the dog, later known as Casey, displayed a strong will to live. She ate voraciously and absorbed as much water as her tiny body could handle.
“She was a warrior from the start,” Small steps that matter founder, Sabine Kaufmann said. “She wants to live.”
A miraculous recovery
Casey was taken to Bali Central Vet, where she was cared for and fed around the clock. She was dehydrated, malnourished and full of intestinal parasites. Her skin was sore and cracked. Despite her brave spirit and ravenous appetite, rescuers aren’t sure if Casey’s body will ever be able to recover from the level of neglect she’s endured.
But, after four days of intensive care, Casey was a new puppy. She stood on her own, devouring each meal. In the early days, Casey was too weak to wag her tail, but now her little booty wobbles enthusiastically whenever someone approaches.
She has barely had any worms, and her skin is healing again. Above all, a forever home is ready and waiting for her. Casey was adopted by Olga Zure and her son Fedor.
Olga said: “I really felt something for her at first sight. “She’s too, too little.”
A good life
She made up for her sick time in the hospital by wandering wild through the family’s beautiful yard, gnawing on her new self and disturbing her three new feline siblings. According to Olga, two of the cats immediately decided that Casey was not welcome in their yard. Sometimes, the third one tolerates the “bold little creature,” but Casey relentlessly tries to win the entire trio of cats.
Before long, Casey learned how to ride Olga’s motorcycle – safely, of course. The bike is her ticket to the beautiful beaches of Bali. By the sea, Casey can run free and be her cheerful, energetic self.
A higher call
Witnessing Casey’s pure joy as she frolicked in the waves with Fedor, Olga couldn’t help but think of all the other dogs in dire need on the streets of Bali. As a teacher and founder of Twin Flame School, she saw an opportunity for Casey to help teach her young students compassion for animals.
Nearly every day, Casey cycled to school with Olga, where she greeted each student. The kids love having a dog to play with and cuddle with, but Casey plays an even more important role. She assures them that they will become animal advocates in the future.
“Casey is the soul of the school,” Olga said. “Casey teaches them kindness. How to be gentle. I am super grateful to her. “
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