In those three years God knows what torments and fear he had suffered, what hunger and sadness? Who did this to him? He stank from neglect and his festering wounds. His puppy collar - an unbreakable nylon cord - had grown right into his skin. Imagine how much a dog grows from puppyhood to being a full grown dog. With the same harsh cord, embedded in his flesh, which was rotting and putrefying. His long overgrown nails too were festering and broken from his attempts to walk over the years. His sore eyes reflected the terrible pain he was in, they looked about a hundred years old. He barely weighed 8 kg when he should have been 15 kg.
What this little doggie went through is simply indescribable. It's a miracle that he survived at all, and an even greater one that this small creature, who had been so badly used by humans, didn't attack us but was kind and friendly. In her diary, in April this year, Fabienne said " Now it is up to us to make him happy and healthy. Now it up to us to show him respect and real love." She went to say that while he will never forget what happened to him, we can certainly help him to leave it behind him so he can now begin to enjoy a future of kindness and care. And she and everyone at El Refugio and the foster parents did just that. Now sweet Napoles is ready. He's put on weight, his wounds have healed and his heart is eager for love. For his own family who will love him and cherish him and help wipe out his bad memories. Who will take him home? 
Napoles in April - stinking, miserable, neglected and in pain
His puppy collar was embedded in his neck - I haven't shown the worst pictures
Look, my paws are healing nicely
Such a handsome fellow - you'd say a different dog.
Better now. Clean and happy and free from pain.
You love me and I love you back. Right!
I'm ready. Will you take me home with you? Please!
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