Watch This Dog's Face Completely Transform | The Dodo

No one knew what was wrong with this dog's face until this guy came along and gave her the most magical glow up ✨❤️
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[@pspcraft]

She looked like a burn victim.... thank you for saving her. You are a beautiful young man.

[@AndrewBlacker-wr2ve]

In a way, she is a burn victim. Ultraviolet rays from the sun were doing her in.

[@rustyhowe3907]

@@AndrewBlacker-wr2ve I think that's also what helped him adopt her, because she'll need ongoing treatment+medication+special lifestyle for the rest of her life and that can get costly for most folks, so this man fits her needs best.

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

💯🙏🦸🐕 DEFINITELY.

[@AndrewBlacker-wr2ve]

@@rustyhowe3907 Of course. After all the medical rehab, the worst thing to happen would be the dog getting a new owner that can't care for the lifelong affliction. Wonder if they use sunscreen on the dog.

[@rustyhowe3907]

@@AndrewBlacker-wr2ve I thought she'd be using a kind of sunscreen as well and probably not taken out on the brightest sunny days. I know with proper treatment and certain dietary and lifestyle changes only then can Lupus be controlled in canines. I wish them both all the best.

[@skully7763]

The world needs more people like you.

[@bunnuhemade8998]

The world needs to understand, we (you & me) ourselves can become like him. Then we will have more people like him.

[@AmeliaGonzalez-Lopez]

I agree completely. Well said!

[@geniewest7101]

❤

[@theresamealer3314]

Indeed

[@scout3444]

Even just one seemingly small thing a day - be the change you want to see 💚 and it can blossom from there 🌼

[@emke9326]

I started crying when he said I’m adopting her. I couldn’t see this beautiful girl with anybody else.❤

[@myggggeneration]

Ditto. 😀

[@evama6348]

You took the words right out of mind!

[@dezdog70]

Glad I wasn't the only one :-)

[@sharonsuddaby3473]

Me too 🥹🩷🫶🏼💞 🐕

[@zoohandler504]

Same here ❤

[@bradleypaulus2926]

This dog's recovery is miraculous. What wonderful work you all do!

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

I have systemic lupus so I know how debilitating it can be, especially since there is no cure. This really touches home with me and I am so happy that you helped another creature with this devastating disease!❤❤❤

[@sciencenerd8428]

Same here

[@deborahsmith8925]

I have suffered with this chronic illness for forty-one years. Only my faith in God has gotten me through this. You have varying sensitivities that I've had to educate people about. The same way I had to learn when I knew nothing about the condition. So glad Nova has been diagnosed and has a new lease on life.👍🏾

[@dixiedebene3413]

God bless you for your compassion. There is a special place in heaven for folks like you!❤

[@Coyo-Tea]

Thank you so much for saving her, she is just so beautiful and congrats on figuring out you were destined to be her Dad ❤

[@vagnthorsgaard1250]

Skøn hund . Stor tak til hendes nye far 🎉

[@johanna5640]

Give Nova a hug and a kiss from me . She's a beautiful German Shepard 🤗💋

[@irenemarano8241]

I am glad she got a second chance. This is the worst condition I have seen a dog in . Nova has come around full circle.

[@ehrlichlanierc7429]

Thank You God, Thank You. I’m so grateful You healed this precious dog. And thank you Sir for adopting her. God bless you both.

[@mollylundquist9145]

Going to watch this again...immediately. What a heart-wrenching beginning, followed by a tears-of joy inducing ending. Wow! Nova's a honey. What a hero this guy is.

[@kristyhodgson2127]

Look at her beautiful eyes ❤ thank you so much 😊 I just adopted a cat tonight, so proud 🥲 🎉❤ yay 😁

[@citibear57]

Bless you John, and everyone involved in Nova's recovery/healing. When John said that he was adopting Nova, I had tears of joy! John's dog Larry seems to love Nova too, which makes this a perfect match 👍

[@morganicsmoothie964]

It's also really cool to think about how many people were indirectly involved in saving her thanks to the donations sent in

[@patsysadowski1546]

Best foster fail I’ve ever seen.

[@postcard9889]

Well said!

[@consuelovalenca8884]

Só posso dizer MUITO OBRIGADA! DEUS O ABENÇOE E QUE NUNCA, NUNCA, NUNCA TE FALTEM OS RECURSOS PARA CONTINUAR SEU TRABALHO COM NOVA E LARRY. PORQUE AMOR VOCÊ TEM SE SOBRA🙏🙏🐶🐶💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🇧🇷

[@kimberlymorgan5827]

​@@consuelovalenca8884 ❤❤❤ Great comment!!! I agree what a blessing he has a heavenly heart for his furbabies and for rescues. I hope our Lord Jesus will continue to bless John's mission, and John will know our Lord!!! Maranatha

[@deborahjeanne2141]

Of course you adopted her! How could you not?! Tears are falling as I watch this because she really needed help, and you gave it to her. And what a transformation! It must have so uncomfortable for her - itching, burning, but it was your perseverance that got her the specialist she needed to figure it out. After what the 2 of you have been through together, she would never have understood why you would have given her away. I’m so glad you kept her. ❤️

[@kimberlymorgan5827]

❤❤❤ me too

[@fuzzywzhe]

Doing fostering, you keep a bit of distance. I've done it, and there's dogs I miss that I adopted, but I got two wonderful dogs which I did keep. The purpose is to show them a good life and there is a lot of reward in that alone. The most troubled dogs, I had to work with for a long time, and as a result, those are the ones I kept. The ones that were fragile.

[@deborahjeanne2141]

@@fuzzywzhe and that’s why I can’t foster. I wouldn’t know how to distance myself! I would become too emotionally attached to want to give them up. I truly admire people who do that - people who raise puppies for a year and then turn them over for police dog training, or guide dog training - I would go outta my mind!

[@funtyes1970]

@@deborahjeanne2141 people train police dogs, trainers get big money for them dogs. like Canine Drug Program dogs' cost on avg $15 to $60k. forget about military dogs detecting explosives probably over $100k

[@jodidavis6595]

Sitting here eating my lunch and trying to swallow my food but there’s this big ole lump in my throat from being choked up. What a blessing you are to this sweet lil Nova. ❤️

[@sylviabaxter265]

Oh my goodness what a beautiful dog, she is so lucky to have met you, god bless to you both 🤗

[@corinnepage1260]

Thank you so much for rescuing her and persevering until her condition was diagnosed. I'm so glad you decided to keep her. She's right where she belongs and is so happy.

[@April-kk6bv]

Poor honey looked so miserable. Thank you for dedicating so much time, patience and love to this beautiful girl. I'm so glad you kept her

[@marilynpasekoff4426]

I gasped to see the condition of this poor dog. You are a miracle worker. You completely transformed her. I have goosebumps of amazement and gratitude.

[@mothman1984]

I'll never get tired of seeing heroes like this rescuing and transforming these beautiful souls. Bless every single soul involved for helping this little super nova 💙❤️💜

[@ac8907]

@John-kg1w. I also do too. Super Nova. 💙❤💜

[@maryshkamiceli8388]

Agreed. We need more good in the world today.

[@ac8907]

@@maryshkamiceli8388 Check Takis shelter channel, Sezarsanctuary, Asher House, animal Webaction. 👍🏻

[@TheToscanaMan]

agreed... I could watch this stuff 24/7. It fills my heart to overflowing.

[@caroline0515]

I LOVE this guy and his two dogs! What an incredibly generous and patient angel to help that much. Well done.

[@brookechang6805]

One of the BEST foster fails! John is an amazing human being.! What a great story! ❤️❤️❤️

[@susanm7925]

I have no words...one of the best rescues ever. Physical transformation was a wonderful thing 2 witness, but the bond between nova & ? was so uplifting 4 me. Makes my problems or worrying about already "spoiled" dogs I know not so important.

[@kathykoke-drum1510]

She's so beautiful!! What a transformation! Thank you for your goodness and kind heart for Nova's sake,‼️

[@ZoeAndHerTales]

Wow! I had no idea dogs could get lupus. I’m so glad you took the time and patience to get her a correct diagnosis.

[@lapatti]

I was tearing from the start but when he said he was adopting Nova I started crying. I'm so happy she gets to stay with the one person who took such a good care of her. She deserves it! ❤

[@meeka7647]

Same here😢

[@bkm2797]

Couldn't help but tear up seeing the condition Nova was in, but because of you and some gracious donors, Nova got her life back. Thank you for loving her.

[@judys5638]

💔💔💔the poor sweetheart, thank you for saving her.

[@chichitex1252]

Thanks to the narrator who loved her and helped get a diagnosis and then adopted her. Blessing to both of them! Great video!❤❤❤

[@thebadluckboys]

What an absolutely wonderful story. Nova deserved the patience you gave her. She'll give you endless love and memories in return. :)

[@An-Chliste]

The blemish (scar) on Nova’s snout (or bridge of her nose) is a perfect reminder of where she’s been, what she’s endured and overcome, and the LOVE you’ve (John and Ruff Riders) invested to get her to this place of happiness! What a true LOVE story and a fantastic outcome! Thank you John and the Ruff Riders and Haven of the Heart!!!!!

[@TheMulToyVerse]

From the apparent severity of her Lupus, I wouldn’t be surprised if that scar was from that… all that time that she’d been suffering from the condition but nobody knowing what was causing it… very *VERY* likely that she was scratching or aggressively pawing at that spot particularly often due to the scabbing and irritation With that part finally known, the part that has me the most bothered was the complete lack of muscle development in her legs… it reeks of being caged up in a kennel almost the entire day every day for months or even years… it’s about the only thing I can think of that could cause it, but physical therapy/exercise finally took care of that too

[@thesilvershining]

@@TheMulToyVerse Yeah, she was definitely kennel jailed for a very long time. Poor baby, such torture she endured 😢

[@michaelbelcher3622]

What an incredible transformation Nova was able to have. Thank you to everyone who helped save this amazing dog.

[@juan21r16]

The world is cruel on so many fronts, and you certainly hear about it every single day. And then along comes Nova and a very kind man, made my day. Thank you

[@sweetangel5876]

You are an angel. Nova is a gorgeous girl and deserves all the love and care that you have given her.Thank you for making her a part of your family.Many blessings to you and hugs and kisses to precious Nova!❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😘😘😘🩷🩷🩷

[@suzannecarter445]

Oh Wow! John is such an angel. Great lesson in patience, John!

[@keithjones9546]

I have followed Nova's journey from the beginning of John's rescue of her. She is in good hands.

[@jerrylee8261]

What a nice man. The world needs more people like him.

[@kristaj1392]

Crying happy tears 🥹 so happy she’s saved and has her forever home! She’s so deserving of all the love! ❤

[@suemcknight9051]

There are rescues…and then there are RESCUES! This has touched my heart beyond words. I worked at a rural humane society many decades ago. Have seen, fwatched & heard of so many sad & awful stories (& of course they all are 🥺). Something about this gal & her “savior” that has squeezed my heartstrings in the biggest way. I’m soon to be 80… you think you’ve seen it all. What in Holy Heaven’s name could cause a human being to allow a little innocent pup to be this neglected 💔. My prayer is that people like that are dealt with severely here on earth…and there, in the hereafter…❤️‍🔥

[@Sunshine66Bklyn]

Oh my goodness this poor baby girl. I was worried and thought It might’ve been chemical burns. Thank you for nursing her back to health. You are incredible! Your love, patience, and TLC made it possible for such an amazing transformation.🐾❤️🐾

[@Organicme1]

TY for helping her, Lupus is no joke and the sun is awful for us. She is so beautiful inside and now outside too!

[@halfdome4158]

My God, such a darling man. Wonderful rescue and people who donated and the persiverence to help her. Nova and Larry are darling.❤

[@ss_sailaway]

So Happy for Nova! She’s one brave girl!⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Jane-kz8oc]

What a fantastic transformation Nova has been through, and what a wonderful Dad ❤❤❤

[@vsalvati123]

Thank you for opening your heart to her. She is a beautiful girl. You are a special person in her life.❤ The Mrs

[@katen1228]

I was in tears when you told Nova you were adopting her! Happy tears. Shes so happy now. Thank you so much for adopting her. I’m a rescue mom too. God Bless all of those who take in some poor thrown away pet.

[@Gemstar_70]

Nova is such a beautiful dog, inside & out. I didn't know a dog could get Lupus. Her disease looked excruciatingly painful that's why I'm happy that Nova has been successfully diagnosed and recovering very well. Plus, I'm glad Nova got adopted by a loving dad. ❤❤❤

[@minpaldy]

Oh my gosh!!! This just melted my heart 🥰 Thank you for being an Angel to Nova and all the other furry friends you rescue 🙏✨

[@rondameier8168]

When he said he adopted her.... Whew hit me right in the feels, and brought me to tears..... What an amazing transformation she had.... You go ruff riders!!

[@Hihohiho56]

God Bless You for not giving up on her!!! She's beautiful!!

[@trishaallen9624]

I'm almost in tears!! When she needed someone the most, you came into her life and rescued her. Thank you young man for helping her in order to recover. Her transformation is absolutely beautiful. She went from being sad and unsure to being happy and living the best life with an amazing kind hearted man!! I'm so glad you adopted her, she desperately needed you in her life to give her patience and love. She's a happy go lucky beautiful girl living the best life.

[@gedison5551]

Nova’s hero-rescue-dad … your love, persistence, and patience are remarkable, and life-saving qualities! Thank you for what you’ve done for Nova, and all your other rescue pups!

[@dianehobbs]

John is an awesome person! The way he stepped up to help this precious dog in need gave me hope for mankind. Nova turned into this gorgeous girl who was just waiting under the surface of her misery. I didn't know that dogs could get lupus. You learn something new every day. I wish Nova the best life that she deserves.

[@jessedavis1591]

Thank goodness Nova got all the medical care she needed, underwent a wonderful transformation, and got adopted by her rescuer! 😄

[@erikm8372]

Right? I’m so tired of the stories where it appears as though the animal and the person have bonded, and they’ve healed the animal, and then the next thing you know - “…we knew Bella was ready to find a forever home” or something - uhhm… you mean your home wasn’t it? Oh, it’s a rescuer sharing their story. Well that’s kinda bittersweet. Then the animal has to be heartbroken AGAIN in their life, you know? Even if they do end up finding a loving home, it appears initially as though the rescuers are the loving home. I guess not… So yeah, props to this guy for rescuing and adopting.

[@suemccann2010]

​@@erikm8372 that's why I could never be a foster. I'd fall in love with them and then before you know it I'd have too many pups lol! I follow a lot of rescues and they claim they foster so they make room for more in need. No way I'm just too soft hearted when it comes to dogs. I don't think I could ever volunteer to walk them & cleanup,I'd want to take them all home with me!

[@cassandragriswold7521]

How could you not adopt her. She trusted you and loves you. And you love her! It's so obvious. ❤ to you both living the good life.

[@stacybroussard3097]

This is SO BEAUTIFUL!! IM CRYING TEARS OF JOY, CONGRATULATIONS NOVA ON YOUR FOREVER HOME🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@jenellbarnes4231]

Today is an excellent day for such a fantastic happily ever after! ❤ Nova deserves all the love her dad can shower her with. That guy is definitely an angel walking among us ❤

[@venus22118]

This made me cry happy tears 💖 Thank you to that amazing man for making sure Nova was loved, safe and healthy 🙏👏🐶

[@triviaguy0071]

Nova's story couldn't have made me cry harder or be even happier for her than I ever thought. You and your contacts of helpers are all angels. Nova could not be with a better person! Happy gotcha day Nova!!

[@sandrafaith]

What a lucky pup Nova is, to be rescued by this gentle soul 🥲

[@lanapope4517]

That one made me tear up. What a sweet girl, she deserves the very best. And thank you to everyone involved in the rehabilitation of Nova. Congratulations baby girl, you got your forever home.

[@spenfor1598]

My heart broke when I saw the condition this angel was in!!! 😭💔 Thankfully someone called you to save her!!! 🖒 You could see beyond what she looked like that she wanted to live!!! 🤗🐶💕 You and Nova worked so hard together to get her well!!! It was wonderful to find out what was wrong and treatment could begin!!! 😊💖 She was beautiful anyway but her skin clearing up and the hair growing in just enhanced that beauty!!! 🐶💕 When you said you had a big announcement I was crying harder than I was anyway!!! 😭 I knew you were keeping her!!!😊💖 You could see the bond between the both of you growing stronger as the video progressed!!! 🖒 I pray you have many wonderful years of love and happiness together!!! 🙏💕 Welcome home Nova!!!! 🏡🐶💕

[@Kadasberry11]

I had no idea dogs could have lupus 😢 So glad you found her and gave her a loving home ✨

[@yusakug]

Nova deserves the best, and she's getting it! Wonderful foster fail story.

[@lindavenport9788]

Dearest John, Bless you for giving your strength & love to sweet Nova. Wonderful you realized she was for you.💞✨ I didn't think dogs could get Lupus.

[@janicebowles2383]

When you said you were keeping her, that made me cry. You're amazing and are doing such great work with Nova and other dogs like her.

[@cheftomsd]

This guy is an angel. So many abused and abandoned dogs need a hero.

[@susan8471]

I KNEW you would adopt her!!! When you care for this one as much as you did and as long you form a beautiful bond and love. Dogs are like that and certainly Nova is happy now and healthy and trusting. God bless you.❤

[@francescataylor4589]

What a beautiful girl. I’m so glad that you’ve adopted her and she can have the good life that she deserves.

[@liberatedwoman]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🙏😍 Nova will repay your kindness 1000%. 👍

[@austinado16]

Incredible John, just incredible. Thank you for taking her out of that hell she was in, and nurturing her with so much love and patience. She's fantastic, and you sir, are a hero! Cheers!

[@Buba417]

Nova’s dad is an incredible guy.

[@charlie_says3841]

If only more humans on this planet were as loving, kind and pure hearted as this guy. What a lovely story with such a happy ending; and super amazing to see Nova thriving, just as she deserves to be! ❤

[@latyshal.2286]

I'm so glad he rescued, healed, and adopted Nova. She belongs with him. 🐾❤

[@dogscratchedoor]

Bless you, John. You are standing tall. Nova made an amazing recovery, so sweet and beautiful.

[@purple5855]

You're a rock star John. We need more people like you in this world.

[@biznis9965]

What a fantastic dog daddy. Congrats to both you and Nova on adoption day!

[@synappticuser7296]

So glad you've adopted Nova, and that she is already embracing her happy-ever-after life with you! 🐕😊🧡🙋

[@Sammiesjourney24]

What an amazing story and human for doing what you do for these pups. God bless you, Nova and Larry ❤ she is a beautiful pup I’m so happy she found her forever home

[@elisafloriana]

Nova is really a tough girl, she doesn't even give up on her situation. Thankfully this guy is fighting for the same thing. Long live good people! What a beautiful story!

[@robertacolarette1594]

Thank you for sharing this story. I was so alarmed by her condition I thought someone burned her. It made me cry. It’s so great to hear it was treatable. You are a good man for devoting yourself to her recovery. I’m glad you’re keeping her. You guys belong together.

[@BP-yc5nk]

Bless this man’s soul! His patience and her resilience are so inspiring. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@christinefuller3168]

Absolutely WONDERFUL!!! Thank you so much for caring for her! 🤗

[@opheliaelesse]

Yes, a beautiful young man with a great community backing him up. 💐 From Germany

[@nancysandoval5615]

I’m so happy Nova is okay. . . 🤗❤️🐈‍⬛🐈

[@ashleypatterson3393]

Bless his heart and soul and definitely the organization thank you, for giving that sweet baby a happy, healthy life.

[@AzzaYCF]

What a lovely man. So happy for Nova and her siblings 🧡

[@susanmcconnell6041]

What a gorgeous girl!! She has her body and heart healed now. Thank you for caring so much for her, and giving her the best life. Systemic lupus is a dreadful disease. Poor baby suffered so much, but look at her now!! 🥰🥰

[@Guthriesstudycorner]

I would love her and feed her and hug her and play ..... thank you for caring for her xx Anna

[@babesimmons4017]

A Million Thank Yous for rescuing this precious Fur Angel 🐾🐾💞 Your patience with sweet Nova is wonderful! She is truly beautiful inside and out!

[@Gurl-5150]

My God no dog should hurt like that. I'm so thrilled for Nova but also for her Dad!! ❤ Beautiful girls need a great Dad.

[@annjohnson8437]

😭 This sweet pup's journey tore at my heartstrings! I'm so happy you persisted until you found out what medical condition she was dealing with! And, adopting her is the icing on the cake! ❤

[@marymatulaitis5903]

This was so heartwarming. Nova is beautiful, and John, you're an angel from above for saving her!

[@sofializzy4519]

What a BEAUTIFUL girl ❤❤❤❤

[@apricotcookie4850]

Bless you. Every foster fail makes the universe smile: this is a HUGE grin. May you have many happy, healthy, loving years with your two angelic dogs.

[@sfviris5582]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your divine intervention. She’s a beauty and I’m thrilled that she got her happily ever after with you. 💖🌷

[@suzie6402]

Could tell it was an emotional journey for both of you. The vet used to tell me dogs live for their owners. Love the happy ending and that you adopted her. For a moment i thought she was going back to a shelter. Truly a great video that teaches us that love and compassion can be miraculous.😊😊

[@BillieClose]

Aww, what a beautiful girl. TY so much for saving her. God bless & keep u all safe. +++

[@lolayancey3626]

Congratulations, young man! She will make you happy! She looks good! You have done a good job with her!

[@Ali-fq3nz]

Congratulations on your fabulous foster ‘fail’! It’s heartwarming to see Nova looking so healthy and comfortable and so obviously enjoying life. Thank you for sharing your story. 😊

[@chrisameen9981]

So happy that Nova found her new forever home! Thank you to everyone who helped make that possible!

[@vishalchowdhary4739]

She is so blessed to have someone like you in her life. It's folks like you who make this world a better place for everyone.

[@catherinagoodal5695]

I was crying with sadness and happiness that you found her. When i heard Lupus, i nearly fell off my chair. My sister had Lupus when it was totally unknown, than i started study it. 4 years ago my hubby fell sick with lupus which was really a shock for a man of 73 years. Thank you so much i have learned something today. God bless you all, the dog lady.🙏🙏RSA

[@piaengholm3344]

You are a True hero and angel

[@paulaswann6990]

You are so loving. Gave deserving Nova a blessed life. The world needs more caring people like you.

[@erictovar8281]

What a journey Nova went through, from being scared to being the happiest ever. This video made me cry.