Overbred Until Her Body Gave Out This Mistreated Mama Dog’s Transformation Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
When Winnie, a 5-year-old English Bulldog first arrived in her new home about two months ago, she was a broken soul who didn’t believe humans could be kind or loving.
You see, Winnie had spent all her life in a puppy mill, where love, kindness, and comfort were non-existent. For years, this unbelievably sweet mama dog was under the care of profit-hungry humans who reduced her worth to a breeding machine. They repeatedly made Winnie carry pregnancies that took a mighty toll on her, not just physically, but emotionally, too. Winnie never got a chance to catch a break because her value was strictly tied to the number of litters she churned out. (Watch Video Below)
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When Winnie’s extremely overbred body eventually gave out, the people responsible left her dumped on a mattress on the side of the road. The rescuers who found Winnie didn’t struggle to piece together her backstory because her nipples told them everything they needed to know. Winnie’s nipples were so long and heavy that they stretched to the ground, a cruel sign of the countless times she’d been overbred.
The Struggle to Trust
During the early days in her new home, Winnie carried a deep sadness in her eyes that broke the hearts of her new family. She’d spent most of her time inside her crate because she wasn’t sure that humans could be trusted.
Thankfully, Winnie’s new family was patient & understanding enough to know that she needed time to come out of her shell. As time went by, Winnie started to feel safe enough to interact with her humans & explore her new home. But despite trying so hard to embrace her new beginning wholeheartedly, her overstretched nipples made everything difficult. Every brave step that Winnie took felt awfully uncomfortable because the coarse ground would scrape against her already-sore mammary glands. Not to mention, the extra weight from her heavy nipples made walking feel like a chore.
Winnie’s new mom couldn’t bear seeing her sweet pup struggle to this extent, so she consulted a vet who recommended a full mastectomy, along with a spay surgery.
Goodbye Suffering….
According to experts, a full mastectomy is a surgical procedure involving the complete removal of a dog’s mammary glands, particularly when there’s a risk for tumors or serious infections. Generally, mastectomy is a common treatment approach for dogs diagnosed with mammary tumors.
In Winnie’s case, a mastectomy was necessary since her overstretched nipples put her at great risk of mammary tumors & life-threatening infections such as mastitis. Thankfully, this surgery was a success. Though the recovery journey wasn’t easy on Winnie, something beautiful happened during this healing period: she fully accepted her human as her safe space. Winnie allowed her human to hand-feed her & pamper her, a sign that she had chosen to let go of her trust issues for good.
With every passing week post-surgery, Winnie’s body became stronger & her real personality started to blossom. It’s now several weeks since her surgery, & sweet Winnie has healed completely. In fact, Winnie is the happiest & healthiest she’s ever been. Her incredible transformation was captured in a recent heartwarming TikTok video that’s melted hearts online.
From Broken to Whole
For the first time in years, Winnie can now comfortably walk & run without the weight of her cruel past dragging her behind. But the best part about her healing is that it’s beyond physical. The painful emotional scars that held her heart captive for years have disappeared. Winnie has transformed into a vibrant, goofy dog who lives & loves so hard, you’d think she’s never been hurt.
When she’s not entertaining her mom with her clownish antics, she’s busy begging for endless belly rubs with her paws hanging up in the air. At last, Winnie is in a home that adores & values her. Even though she endured a lifetime of pain that she didn’t deserve, it’s comforting to know that she now has a lifetime of joy ahead of her.
