Garrincha's xray was impressive with the number of images. Reproduction/Instagram @cantinhoanimaisacores
A dog that was shot 96 times with lead bullets has been rescued from an animal shelter in Portugal in critical condition. The dog, named Garrincha, was rescued by the Cantinho Association in the Azores and had difficulty walking, serious problems with his hind legs, severe pain, in addition to his skeletal and kidney problems. “No one can imagine what he suffered on the street,” the institution posted on a social network.
The association then raised funds for examinations, treatments and operations that the dog had to undergo. He underwent successful surgery at the beginning of November. “This boy is a fighter! Garrincha is a very complicated case and has never been seen before. Everything was very well thought out and the vet did everything for him. Now we will fight for recovery,” he informed.
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The good news came on Thursday (21). After a long treatment and a lot of care, Garrincha was able to walk again. “He is still in hospital, he has already been neutered and now needs to start treatment for his skin problem. Garrincha remains in the care of the association, but is placed in a temporary foster family. Garrincha is a warrior,” said the institution’s team.
From Estopinha to Esther the pig: remember animals missing in 2023
Several famous people died during 2023. Among artists and athletes, many animals are also represented on this list. Below, remember the animals that passed away this year and that we will miss
Balltze, who gained attention online by posting a few memes, said goodbye in August at the age of 12. The news was announced on the dog's official Instagram page, which has more than 800,000 followers. The Shiba Inu had been battling cancer and pancreatitis since last year, which worsened over time.
Mila, an Amur tiger (or Siberian tiger), an endangered species, also died in an accident at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado, US, in August. According to information posted on the site's official networks, she received anesthesia to treat a serious dental problem. While the medication was taking effect, she climbed onto a nearby bench to lie down and slipped.
According to the Miami Seaquarium, the orca Lolita went missing in Florida in August. She was held captive for 52 years. According to the official statement, the whale had been unwell for two days and was being treated by a special team
The dog Zeus, known as the largest dog in the world at 1.05 meters tall, died in September at just three years old. The Great Dane, who lived with her owner Brittany Davis in the city of Bedford, Texas, in the United States, was diagnosed with bone cancer at the end of August and had to undergo surgery to remove her right front paw. However, he developed pneumonia postoperatively and could not survive.
Estopinha, the first pet influencer in Brazil, died in September at the age of 14 after being hospitalized for three days with recurring complications from a nail infection. The announcement was made by his tutor Alexandre Rossi on social media
Known online as “The Wonder Pig,” Esther passed away in Ontario, Canada, on October 20 at the age of 11, her guardians Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter announced in her profile. The cause of death was not revealed
With the title of the world's oldest dog, Bobi, who lived with his family on a farm in Leiria, a Portuguese city, was born on May 11, 1992 and was recognized for his advanced age by Guinness World Records in February. On October 21, 2023, his guardians announced his death at the age of 31
Gracyanne Barbosa and Belo announced in December the death of Thor, who was part of the American Bully breed that was recently banned in the United Kingdom. According to the owners, the pet was 8 years old and suffered cardiac arrest