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Devoted Pup Refuses to Leave Injured Friend’s Side After Tragic Accident

Meet Max and Ruby.
Meet Max and Ruby. Image by Good World Animal Rescue and Protection - GWARP via Facebook

Max and Ruby were stray pups, inseparable, wandering the streets together. They had little, but they had each other, and that was enough. Their days were spent trying to ignore hunger by playing in empty parks, racing and chasing each other. Life wasn’t easy, but together, they made it bearable. They were true best friends.

A Heartbreaking Accident

Ruby was involved in a scary car accident
Ruby was involved in a scary car accident. Image by Good World Animal Rescue and Protection – GWARP via Facebook

One day, tragedy struck. Ruby was hit by a car, leaving her immobile on the ground. Max saw it all and rushed to her side, but he couldn’t help her himself. Helpless, he stayed close, hoping someone would stop and help. His loyalty was unwavering as he watched over her, refusing to leave his friend’s side.

A Kind Stranger’s Help

Rescuers offered Max food
Rescuers offered Max food. Image by Good World Animal Rescue and Protection – GWARP via Facebook

Eventually, a passerby noticed the devoted pair. She saw Max’s pleas and couldn’t walk away. Taking her shirt, she covered Ruby to keep her warm, then called Good World Animal Rescue and Protection (GWARP) for help. When the rescue team arrived, they carefully lifted Ruby, knowing they couldn’t leave Max behind, recognizing his commitment to her.

Max’s Loyalty at the Vet

At the vet
At the vet. Image by Good World Animal Rescue and Protection – GWARP via Facebook

Max’s loyalty didn’t waver, even at the vet’s office. He stayed beside Ruby as she underwent a medical examination. The veterinarians found that Ruby had serious injuries—internal bleeding, broken ribs, and head trauma. Max, also unwell with a parasitic infection, wouldn’t let his own pain stop him from being there for her every step of the way.

A Remarkable Recovery Begins

Special bond
Special bond. Image by Good World Animal Rescue and Protection – GWARP via Facebook

Ruby’s recovery was intense. The vets discovered a dangerous uterine infection that, left untreated, would have threatened her life on the streets. With surgery, Ruby was given a chance at life. Meanwhile, Max also received the medical care he needed. Through it all, they stayed together, separated only for procedures, finding comfort in each other’s presence.

A New Life for Max and Ruby

Happy pups.
Happy pups. Image by Good World Animal Rescue and Protection – GWARP via Facebook

After months of healing, Max and Ruby had transformed. Ruby regained strength, walking without a wobble. Max’s infection cleared, and he became a happy dog. The shelter celebrated their bond, yet adoption saw them go separate ways. Max found a home, and Ruby stayed back, but her future, too, held promise. They had both beaten the odds.

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