When Wilson Coutinho Martins found Davi, the pit bull weighed only 28 lbs. and suffered from a huge, gaping wound in his rear.
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Wilson, who has devoted his life to rescuing animals in Rio de Janeiro, arrived in the nick of time to become Davi’s savior.
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After acquainting himself with the dog, Wilson carried him to safety and a vet that could help him.
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There, his wounds were treated and his bandages replaced regularly…
His recovery would take more than bandages.
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From the all the blood loss, he also had to receive several blood transfusions.
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Scared but hopeful, Davi began his slow recovery.
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He started to gain weight, transforming back into the happy, healthy dog he was meant to be.
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Despite his past, Davi still has so much love and affection to give.
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Through love and devotion, Davi is now able to live a normal, healthy life.
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To see more of Wilson’s amazing work, visit Wilson Protector.
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