{"id":21355,"date":"2025-07-20T20:26:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T20:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=21355"},"modified":"2025-07-20T20:26:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T20:26:04","slug":"border-patrol-agent-rescues-skeletal-puppy-turning-her-into-the-happiest-princess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=21355","title":{"rendered":"Border Patrol Agent Rescues Skeletal Puppy, Turning Her Into The Happiest Princess"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-mv_trellis_16x9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" class=\"wp-image-6306 eager-load\" src=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-728x410.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon.webp 960w\" alt=\"Border Patrol Agent Saves Lifeless Puppy From Death, Giving Her a Second Chance at Life\" width=\"728\" height=\"410\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-728x410.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Border-Patrol-Agent-Spots-Skeletal-Puppy-Unaware-Shes-Minutes-Away-From-Her-Inevitable-Fate-960x540_11zon.webp 960w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tika went from hopeless to lucky in just one day.<\/p><div class=\"vxasw69fed607abbf7\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.vxasw69fed607abbf7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.vxasw69fed607abbf7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.vxasw69fed607abbf7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.vxasw69fed607abbf7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.vxasw69fed607abbf7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">This fragile, skeletal dog was near death, barely clinging to life. Severely emaciated and covered in wounds from a brutal animal attack, she had already given up on the possibility of survival. Her future seemed all but gone\u2026 until a compassionate Border Patrol agent crossed her path.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Without hesitation, the agent rushed her to a Texas shelter, saving Tika\u2019s life in the nick of time. Had it been just one more day in the wild, she wouldn\u2019t have made it.<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u201cTika is a walking miracle, and we\u2019re so glad we found her when we did. She would not have survived another day out there in the condition she was in,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0her rescuers said.<\/p>\n<p>Tika still had a long road ahead. Unable to eat or stand on her own, she was transferred to a local veterinary clinic for expert care.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-mv_trellis_3x4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" class=\"wp-image-6312 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-black-puppy-sleeping-864x1080_11zon-1-546x728.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-black-puppy-sleeping-864x1080_11zon-1-546x728.webp 546w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-black-puppy-sleeping-864x1080_11zon-1-360x480.webp 360w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-black-puppy-sleeping-864x1080_11zon-1-240x320.webp 240w\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-black-puppy-sleeping-864x1080_11zon-1.webp\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" \/>For the first ten days, Tika remained on IV fluids, receiving round-the-clock attention. Slowly, thanks to the unwavering care from her team, she started to improve.<\/p>\n<p>The moment she ate from a syringe for the first time was nothing short of miraculous. It marked the beginning of her recovery, a sign that Tika would conquer her battle and emerge victorious.<\/p>\n<p>And what a victory it was!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing Princess Tika<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-mv_trellis_4x3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" class=\"wp-image-6313 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sweet-black-dog-laying-on-couch-960x960_11zon-728x546.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sweet-black-dog-laying-on-couch-960x960_11zon-728x546.webp 728w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sweet-black-dog-laying-on-couch-960x960_11zon-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sweet-black-dog-laying-on-couch-960x960_11zon-320x240.webp 320w\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sweet-black-dog-laying-on-couch-960x960_11zon.webp\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=614226830742518&amp;set=a.333391898826014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Buddy Foundation<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"grow-me-inline-subscribe-cta-root-2\" class=\"inline-subscribe\" data-testid=\"inline-subscribe-cta-2\" data-within-recipe=\"false\" data-inline-subscribe-cta=\"true\">\n<div data-nosnippet=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ShadowDomContainer___StyledDiv-paiu0k-0\">\n<div class=\"sc-dJiZtA dlXRXt test\">\n<div class=\"SpotlightSubscribeForm___StyledDiv3-sc-156rk68-0 bPGLxf\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"sc-fiCwlc bQuDxh\" data-testid=\"inline-subscribe\">\n<div class=\"sc-guJBdh jDDcyz\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"sc-hZDyAQ cUaEsL\">\n<p>After days of resting on a cozy blanket at the Texas rescue, Tika took her first steps. This was a sign that she was ready for the next chapter: a foster home.<\/p>\n<p>The rescue connected her with a wonderful foster mom, who opened her heart to this tiny girl. Tika blossomed in her new home, making friends and finding comfort in her surroundings. She became the little princess she was always meant to be.<\/p>\n<p>She adored every part of her new life, including the doggy bed prepared just for her.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">However, Tika faced one more hurdle. She was diagnosed with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/epilepsy-in-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">canine epilepsy<\/a>, causing occasional seizures. But Tika refuses to let this define her. She\u2019s a happy, spirited pup who treasures her new life.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cShe\u2019s so grateful for everyone that came together to save her little life just in time. Today, she is alive and happy,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0her rescuers shared.<\/p>\n<p>Her sweet nature and love for life have helped her conquer each challenge. They even helped her foster mom realize Tika was meant to be part of her family.<\/p>\n<p>After a few months in her foster home, Tika was adopted. She now has a loving family and a forever home.<\/p>\n<p>Tika has left her painful past behind and finally knows what it feels like to be loved. And she couldn\u2019t be happier!<\/p>\n<div id=\"grow-me-in-content-recs-root\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">\n<div data-nosnippet=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ShadowDomContainer___StyledDiv-paiu0k-0\">\n<div class=\"sc-etlCFv gLzQhU\">\n<div class=\"Transitions___StyledDiv-sc-2wfh7n-0 eqXBHC\">\n<div class=\"sc-fzQBhs bfDTtE\">\n<div class=\"sc-cDvQBt cCVugr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Miracle Rescue<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-mv_trellis_3x4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" class=\"wp-image-6308 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-skinny-dog_11zon-1-546x728.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-skinny-dog_11zon-1-546x728.webp 546w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-skinny-dog_11zon-1-360x480.webp 360w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-skinny-dog_11zon-1-240x320.webp 240w\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/black-skinny-dog_11zon-1.webp\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" \/>When the Border Patrol agent first found Tika, it was truly heartbreaking. The left side of her face had been torn away, leaving her vulnerable to a dangerous infection.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSweet, TIKA was rescued by a Border Patrol agent in her last minutes on earth\u2026she was agonizing,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thebuddyfoundation1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Buddy Foundation<\/a>, based in Eagle Pass, Texas, shared on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>The details of the attack remain unclear, but the extent of Tika\u2019s injuries was undeniable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-mv_trellis_3x4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" class=\"wp-image-6310 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1-546x728.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1-546x728.webp 546w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1-720x960.webp 720w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1-810x1080.webp 810w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1-360x480.webp 360w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1-240x320.webp 240w, https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1.webp 900w\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/pupweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/skinny-puppy-900x1200_11zon-1.webp\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tika went from hopeless to lucky in just one day. 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