This man took this....WARNING GRAPHIC PICTURE

[one_voice]

https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMan/photos/pb.117609792908.-2207520000.1392825051./10152028843397909/?type=3&theater

A Pit Bull suffering from starvation and a severe injury was rescued from certain death by a man in Brazil. Wilson Coutinho Martins lives in Rio de Janeiro and has dedicated his life to rescuing and protecting animals from extreme conditions. For many animal lovers in Brazil he is a hero. For dogs like Davi, he is their savior.

The large dog with beautiful green eyes was rescued from the woods outside of Rio de Janeiro in September of 2012. He weighed just 28 pounds (13 kg) and had a huge, gaping wound in his rear. His bone was exposed and he could barely walk from the pain. If Wilson had not rescued him when he did, Davi would most certainly have died from infection and blood loss.

Wilson took Davi home and began tending to his wounds. During his recovery, Davi had to receive several blood transfusions and his wounds needed to be cleaned, treated with antibiotics and bandaged regularly. Within one month, his wounds were much better. A few months later, Davi's wound had healed even more and he had gained back much needed weight. Although his journey back to health was slow, Davi has made a miraculous recovery. He is proof of how dedication and hard work and love can transform animals in even the most desperate of circumstances.

edited to add an link with more pics and story. Some pictures at the link are graphic. Thank Duppers. http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4528588

http://www.dogheirs.com/larne/posts/4863-man-saves-severely-wounded-dog-dog-s-amazing-recovery-will-touch-your-heart-photos

[Faux pas]

1. Ouch! Poor Doggie.

Kudos to his hero, curses to the pet 'companion' that let him suffer with that

[Aerows]

2. You would have to be

a sorry SOB to let a dog suffer like that.

[polichick]

3. The power of love. k&r

[MineralMan]

4. You might want to put a warning in the OP title.

Some people are very adversely affected by very graphic images.

Just a suggestion.

[one_voice]

6. done.

[MineralMan]

7. Thanks.

I'm not badly effected, but I know that some people are. I appreciate it.

[In_The_Wind]

5. It's amazing what love can accomplish.

[maddezmom]

8. Saw this the other day on FB

A true hero. ❤️

[one_voice]

9. That's where I got it from.

agree on him being a hero.

[bravenak]

10. Awesome!!

That man is awesome.

[hamsterjill]

26. Yes, that man IS awesome!

He's awesome, mostly, because he acted. He did something. He didn't just walk past the dog and pretend not to see it. He put some energy and time into doing something to help the poor thing.

Wouldn't it be a much better world for ALL of us if more people did just that - acted instead of standing back and waiting for someone else to do something!!!

May the man receive blessings ten fold for his kindness.

[bravenak]

28. It would be better if all of us did that.

I'm sending good vibes his way. The dog looks almost like nothing ever happened. Amazing job.

[hamsterjill]

30. Absolutely!

Sending my own vibes and prayers, as well.

Peace.

[benld74]

11. Bless both of them.

[AtheistCrusader]

12. I wonder how many people came in here

expecting the 'graphic warning' to be a joke, like the pandas falling over in the 'all the people who have ever died from pot overdose' thread.

[byronius]

13. Excellent humans everywhere, and he's one.

Boss.

[Duppers]

14. more pics and more of this miraculous story

http://www.dogheirs.com/larne/posts/4863-man-saves-severely-wounded-dog-dog-s-amazing-recovery-will-touch-your-heart-photos

[one_voice]

15. Thank You!

do you mind if I add your link to the OP?

[Duppers]

20. Happy to help!

Thank you!


Here's the same saint helping another poor dog:
http://www.dogheirs.com/larne/posts/4938-stray-dog-found-starved-and-maggot-ridden-is-saved-and-nursed-back-health-by-his-rescuer-photos

^ Pics are amazing but be warned, they are graphic too.

[1NiceShark]

16. What an awesome story!

Wish I could thank this man personally!

[leeroysphitz]

17. Pit Bulls can be dangerous. n/t

[bravenak]

29. If this is what people do to them then I can see why.

Anything can be dangerous, people most of all. Pit bulls kill people less often than people kill people or dogs.
I feel safer around pit bulls than I do people with guns. A pit bull might give me a chance to run, a person, not so much.

[cui bono]

33. Really? That's your take away?

I hope that was sarcasm that failed to come across.

[baldguy]

40. And people can be ignorant morons. n/t

[LeftofObama]

18. Bless them both!

[Enthusiast]

19. "This man", Wilson, should be commended for his kindness.

This is the sort of nurturing this nation needs to pull it away from the influence of hatred and greed.

[Duppers]

21. Indeed!

Indeed.

[cinnabonbon]

22. That wound made me cringe. Poor, poor dog.

You can tell a lot about a person from how they treat animals.

What a great guy.

[Duppers]

23. Here's another amazing story from Memphis

Abused Pit Bull thrown from moving car rescued just in time

Her and her puppy's story here:

http://www.dogheirs.com/dogsarefamily/posts/4178-abused-pit-bull-thrown-from-moving-car-rescued-just-in-time#TlWFk2gVxK889k0b.99

[Liberal_in_LA]

24. omg. that wound! Thank you to the man who healed the dog

[Aristus]

25. I love happy endings!

[Scootaloo]

27. There are DU'ers who would cheer this animal's destruction

I'm glad Wilson Coutinho Martins seems to vehemently disagree with them!

[cui bono]

31. Might not be a pit bull. Could be a Dogo Argentino.

[pablo_marmol]

45. You are correct. (end of message)

[aristocles]

32. He goes with God.

Had a black Lab for 13 years. She raised my 3 children until they were young teens. Now they are all degreed, successful, and on their own. Thanks Samantha.

[cui bono]

34. The bath pic is priceless!

[one_voice]

35. I know! I love that one. n/t

[mucifer]

36. Great story. But, I wish we could do the same for the cows and pigs and chickens.

I love animals.

Flame away.

[polichick]

38. You are right. Our meat industry is obscene.

[cui bono]

46. +1

[BlancheSplanchnik]

37. *sniffle* ....

I love this man.

Wow. I'm happy he's in the world. Hope he inspires many others.

[MrMickeysMom]

39. Apply this liberally to the world, please!

And, a DOG shall lead the way… !

[magical thyme]

41. What a wonderful man. Bless him a million times over...

[840high]

42. Wonderful person.

[Beacool]

43. What a special man!!!

Davi's wound looked so bad that I'm surprised that he made it through. Great guy and great dog!!!

Now Davi looks happy and healthy.

[tofuandbeer]

44. Made my day!!!