In Johannesburg, a woman discovered a scared dog named Belle covered in strange bumps around her eyes and ears. At first glance, no one knew what was wrong. But animal rescuers from CLAW quickly took action, bringing her to a vet who confirmed the bumps were caused by a bad tick infestation.
The vets couldn’t remove all the ticks at once, as it would harm Belle. So she was cared for gently at CLAW’s shelter with good food and slow treatment. Within days, Belle started healing—her infected skin improved, the ticks vanished, and she finally got clean.
As she recovered, Belle’s playful, bright personality shone through. The happy ending came when a family adopted her, giving Belle the loving home she deserved. This touching story shows just how much difference caring people can make for neglected animals. It also highlights the hard but rewarding work done by animal rescue organizations every day.
