Roxy once had a home. She had a name, an owner, and what she thought was a place where she belonged. But one day, without warning, everything changed. Her owner no longer wanted her, and instead of finding her a safe home or taking responsibility, they simply gave her away to local children—as if she were nothing more than an old toy to be passed along.
The children, likely meaning no harm, did not have the resources or knowledge to care for a dog properly. Roxy was left to fend for herself, struggling to find enough food and shelter. Days turned into weeks, and she grew weaker and thinner. Her once-healthy frame became frail from malnourishment, and her energy faded. To make matters worse, she contracted tick bite fever, a dangerous illness that left her even more exhausted and fragile.
By the time help arrived, Roxy’s body was shutting down. She was starving, dehydrated, and too weak to fight off the illness that had taken hold of her.
Thankfully, fate had other plans.
Someone who saw her suffering knew that she needed more than just temporary kindness—she needed real help, and fast. They reached out to Sidewalk Specials, a dedicated rescue organization that steps in when dogs have nowhere else to turn. The team wasted no time and rushed Roxy to Vet Point, where her long road to recovery would begin.
The moment she arrived, it was clear just how much she had been through. She had gone days without food, her stomach empty and her spirit low. But now, for the first time in a long while, she had a meal in front of her—one that was hers alone. She took her time, weak but determined, and the vet staff waited patiently, giving her the space she needed to finish her first real meal in days.
That meal marked the beginning of her new life.
At just four years old, Roxy had already known neglect, hunger, and abandonment. But now, she would know compassion, care, and love. With proper medical treatment, good food, and kind hands helping her along the way, she would heal—not just physically, but emotionally too.
Roxy will never again be tossed aside like she doesn’t matter. She is safe now, on the path to finding a forever home where she will be cherished for the rest of her days.
Her story is a powerful reminder that every dog deserves a second chance. Thanks to rescuers who refused to let her suffer, Roxy’s best days are still ahead of her.
