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Skeletal Puppy Was Minutes Away From The Inevitable, But Texas Border Patrol Intervened

Skeletal Puppy Was Minutes Away From The Inevitable, But Texas Border Patrol Intervened

In a single day, Tika’s world flipped from despair to hope.

This frail, skeletal puppy was hanging onto life by a thread. Severely malnourished and mauled by another animal, her tiny body was ravaged with wounds — especially her face, which bore the worst of the injuries.

As she lay there, waiting to take her final breath, Tika had completely given up on the idea that her fate could change… until a compassionate Border Patrol agent stumbled upon her path.

Rescued In The Nick Of Time

The agent’s first glimpse of Tika was nothing short of heartbreaking. The entire left side of her face had been torn, leaving her with a painful infection and in unimaginable agony.

“Sweet, TIKA was rescued by a Border Patrol agent in her last minutes on earth…she was agonizing,” shared The Buddy Foundation, located in Eagle Pass, Texas, in a Facebook post.

While the exact details of the attack remained unknown, her condition told a tragic story.

Without hesitation, the agent whisked her off to a local Texas shelter. His swift action gave Tika a chance she otherwise wouldn’t have had. Just one more day out there, and she likely wouldn’t have made it.

“Tika is a walking miracle and we’re so glad we found her when we did. She would not have survived another day out there in the condition she was in,” her rescuers said.

However, her road to recovery had only just begun. Tika was so weak she couldn’t even stand or eat. She required urgent medical care, and was soon transferred to a nearby veterinary clinic for intensive treatment.

The first ten days were critical. She remained on IV fluids and received 24/7 attention. Slowly, with round-the-clock care, her fragile body began to respond.

When she finally accepted food from a syringe, it marked a major milestone. That moment symbolized her fight to live — and her will to win.

And win, she certainly did!

Introducing Princess Tika

After spending days curled up in a blanket at the shelter, Tika eventually found the strength to stand on her own. That small triumph meant she was finally ready to transition to a foster home.

She was placed with a loving foster mom who immediately embraced her. In no time, Tika began to bond with her new surroundings, made some furry friends, and blossomed into the little princess she was always meant to be.

She adored everything about her new life — especially the cozy dog bed her foster mom had waiting for her.

Unfortunately, Tika faced another obstacle along the way. She was diagnosed with canine epilepsy, which brings occasional seizures. But despite the condition, she remains joyful and doesn’t let it dull her vibrant spirit.

Grateful doesn’t even begin to describe how Tika feels.

“She’s so grateful for everyone that came together to save her little life just in time. Today she is alive and happy,” her rescuers concluded.

Her resilience and loving heart carried her through every setback — and also captured her foster mom’s heart for good.

After a few weeks in foster care, Tika was officially adopted. She now has a forever home, a loving family, and a life full of warmth and care.

With her painful past far behind, Tika finally knows what it means to be truly loved. And she couldn’t be more content.