There is little more heartwarming than a tale of a rescued and rehabilitated stray dog. The transformation from frail creature to energetic companion is the perfect rag to riches story. Here is one such anecdote.

This is Kelsey. Kelsey was found abandoned, covered in filth, mange, and scabs. She had been a homeless stray for a number of years, existing merely on scrounged food. However, the kindness of a stranger transformed her life completely.

When she was found, Kelsey had lost her entire coat, and was covered in sores and sunburn. She was also extremely malnourished.

When Kelsey was found, she immediately jumped into the strangers car, which was where her incredible transformation began.

Kelsey was taken straight to a rescue center where staff quickly started to work on her recuperation.

Despite the staff working around the clock, they knew that Kelsey would take a while to get back to full health.

Despite her desperate condition, Kelsey was still a total cutie!

Slowly, her skin began to improve, and she started regrowing her coat.

She also began to make new friends, as she was reintroduced to other dogs.

After her fur grew back completely, she didn’t even look like the same dog!

And after years of living on the streets, Kelsey loved her new dog bed.

Then the transformation was complete. From near death and homelessness to full health and loving owners.

What an incredible journey!