Most stray dogs struggle daily to survive, often going without proper food for days. The little they manage to find is rarely enough to sustain them.
Severe malnutrition takes a toll, leaving them weak and desperate, forcing them to eat whatever they can just to stay alive.
This story follows a desperate dog who endured extreme hunger, surviving on twigs and rocks for a long time before finally being rescued.
A Dog Who Badly Needs Help
Source: Diane Lundeen via Southern Animal Foundation
When the Southern Animal Organization received a call about a severely malnourished dog wandering the streets of New Orleans, they wasted no time rushing to his aid.
What they found was heartbreaking. The Weimaraner mix, later named Alex, was on the brink of starvation, barely able to move. Rescuers immediately transported him to Vermilion Parish’s Rabies Animal Control, where he could receive the urgent care he needed.
A medical examination soon revealed something shocking—X-rays showed that Alex had been surviving by eating rocks and twigs. It was a devastating sign of his desperation.
Fortunately, Alex’s struggle is now behind him. He is in safe hands, receiving the care and nourishment he needs to make a full recovery.
Alex’s New Family
Source: Diane Lundeen via Southern Animal Foundation
Alex spent weeks recovering, but he wasn’t alone on his journey. A woman named Diane Lundeen was by his side every step of the way.
At first, Diane took him in as a foster, thinking it would only be a temporary arrangement. But as time passed, their bond deepened, and she realized she couldn’t let him go.
In the end, Diane knew Alex had already found his forever home—with her.
During his time with Diane, Alex’s transformation was remarkable. His weight increased significantly, and his mood improved just as quickly.
In just a few weeks, he went from a depressed, starving stray to a happy, playful dog, finally experiencing the love and care he had always deserved.
Source: Diane Lundeen via Southern Animal Foundation
The best part is that Alex now gets to spend his days with his new doggie siblings, showing them just how amazing he truly is.
It’s incredibly heartwarming to see a once-starving dog finally receive the love and care he so desperately needed.
In the end, everything worked out for him—he’s happy, healthy, and enjoying every moment with his forever family.