Life’s Biggest Miracle

In August of 2019, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, causing widespread devastation and leaving many people and animals in need of rescue. In the aftermath of the storm, a team of animal rescue volunteers from Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee, Florida, traveled to the Bahamas to help save as many dogs as possible.

One of the dogs they found was a little puppy named Miracle. Miracle had been found by a local Bahamian who had been rescuing animals in the aftermath of the storm. He was just a puppy and had been washed out to sea by the storm surge. Somehow, he managed to cling to a piece of debris and survive for days in the open ocean. When he was finally found, he was severely dehydrated, emaciated, and covered in saltwater burns.

The Bahamian rescuer knew that Miracle needed medical attention if he was going to survive, so he reached out to Big Dog Ranch Rescue for help. The team immediately sprang into action and arranged for Miracle to be transported to Florida for treatment.

When Miracle arrived at the rescue center, he was in very bad shape. He was weak, barely responsive, and his skin was covered in open sores from the saltwater burns. The team of veterinarians and volunteers at Big Dog Ranch Rescue knew that they had to act quickly to save his life.

Over the next several weeks, Miracle received round-the-clock care from the team at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. He was given fluids and medication to treat his dehydration and infections, and he was fed a special diet to help him gain weight and strength.

Despite the odds against him, Miracle slowly but surely began to improve. His wounds started to heal, and he became more alert and active. The team at Big Dog Ranch Rescue showered him with love and attention, and he quickly became a favorite of all the volunteers.

As Miracle grew stronger, the team knew that it was time to start thinking about finding him a forever home. They knew that Miracle had been through so much in his short life, and they wanted to make sure that he ended up in a loving and supportive home.

After a few weeks of searching, the team finally found the perfect family for Miracle. They were a young couple who had recently lost their own dog to illness, and they were eager to give Miracle a second chance at life. When they met him, they fell in love with his playful and affectionate nature, and they knew that he was meant to be a part of their family.

Today, Miracle is a happy and healthy dog, living with his new family in Florida. He has fully recovered from his ordeal in the ocean, and he is thriving in his new home. The team at Big Dog Ranch Rescue is proud to have been a part of his rescue and recovery, and they continue to work tirelessly to save as many dogs as possible in the aftermath of natural disasters.