Rescue Dog Found Exhausted in Driveway Gets Beautiful New Beginning

Athena was lying exhausted in a driveway when Michael and Carmen discovered her just before leaving for work. The young dog was painfully thin, her skin was irritated, and patches of her fur were missing. She clearly needed help, but even in her weakened condition, she had a surprisingly cheerful way of greeting the people around her. Michael and Carmen immediately contacted the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, hoping the little dog could receive the care she desperately needed. What followed was a remarkable recovery filled with medicated baths, patient caregivers, and plenty of tail wags. And when Athena was finally ready for a home, someone would fall in love with the very photograph that showed how difficult her journey had been. Credit: Facebook A Young Dog Who Needed a Chance to Heal Rescuers at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay estimated that Athena was only about a year old when she arrived. Despite her young age, she was underweight and dealing with a severe skin condition that had left her uncomfortable and covered in scabs. The rescue team identified Demodex, a microscopic mite associated with a condition called demodicosis. The condition can cause hair loss, irritated skin, a...