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Pup found covered in a purple substance — then vets learn why

Back in 2025, a severely ill dog arrived at a county shelter in Texas in heartbreaking condition. Her skin was cracked and infected, and her entire body was stained with a strange purple substance that ...

Abandoned dog looks like she’s made from stone after being ‘failed by humans’

A heartbreaking scene unfolded on the streets of Houston, Texas, when an animal lover spotted a dog in horrifying condition, barely able to walk. The 5-year-old pup, later named Madelyn, had been so severely mistreated ...