When a tiny puppy named Mari fell ill, her owner decided she was no longer worth keeping. He cruelly labelled her as “ugly” and discarded her like trash. Her skin was red, raw, and patchy, and when he noticed her worsening condition, he demanded that an animal rescuer take her or he would throw her away.
Fortunately, the compassionate woman stepped in to save Mari. The rescuer, a friend of Sun and Sage Rescues in Bali, asked them for help and brought Mari to the organization, where they quickly diagnosed her with scabies and worms. Though her condition was bad, her rescuers knew that with the right care and love, she could recover and reveal the beauty they already saw in her.
In the following weeks, Mari got medicated baths, nourishing meals, and gentle care. Slowly, her fur began to grow back, soft and golden. Now, that same puppy who had been thrown away, has transformed into a vibrant, playful, and undeniably beautiful dog.
Watch the video below to see Mari’s heartwarming journey from “ugly” to beautiful — and to see the power of love and second chances.
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