Rescue Stories: Some of Our Friends at LAPS
Oliver
Oliver was close to death.
Oliver: The Rescue That Defined Who We Are
When Oliver was found, he was barely alive. Severe mange covered his body; his skin was cracked and hardened, and he was dangerously weak from prolonged neglect. A compassionate community member found him lying beside a road in Peshawar and brought him to LAPS.
Oliver required weeks of intensive medical treatment, including medicated baths, wound care, antibiotics, nourishment, and constant monitoring. Slowly, he began to heal. His fur returned, his strength improved, and the frightened, critically ill dog who arrived at our gate became healthy and active again.
Today, Oliver runs freely at LAPS. His rescue five years ago helped shape the foundation of our work, and his survival became our promise: no life is beyond saving.
Rescued. Treated. Recovered.
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Oliver has dinner after his first bath at LAPS.
Muffin
During LAPS’s early years in Peshawar, we have seen and experienced many road-traffic injuries, severe cases of animal abuse, abandoned animals and so on.
This little puppy, who is now our Muffin, was rescued and brought to the shelter by Rabia. Muffin was the victim of a hit & run car collision, and was found lying in some bushes in the Hayatabad area. Her right front leg was badly mangled and damaged. This was in addition to all the shock, trauma and other injuries she was suffering from.
To make matters worse, our medical team determined during treatment and examination that gangrene had set in her damaged leg. Another 24 hours and we would have lost her.
No expense was spared and we have used our own resources to provide Muffin the best possible treatment and care. Sadly, part of her right leg had to be amputated. She now needs plenty of postoperative care.
Rescued. Treated. Recovered.
Muffin, recuperating.
Bella
Bella has her injuries assessed at LAPS.
A Good Samaritan spotted Bella emaciated, injured, and limping along the side of a road. He stopped, rescued her, and brought her to LAPS.
An X-ray revealed that her injured leg was fractured. The vet estimated that the injury had happened at least a week earlier and was likely caused by a vehicle. The poor dog was suffering on her own without food, shelter, or medical care for over seven days.
Even through all the pain, Bella was still wagging her tail and seeking affection from our shelter staff. Bella underwent surgery to repair the fracture. With pain medication, antibiotics, and care, Bella began recovering. Three to four weeks after surgery, she was a completely different dog.
Rescued. Treated. Recovered.
Brutus
Brutus, an injured Labrador, was surrendered to LAPS after his owner determined that he could no longer care for him. Brutus initially waited by the door and looked through the window for his owner. LAPS became his permanent home, where he received treatment, companionship, and the care he needed.
Brutus later passed away, but not before knowing the safety, companionship, and love of a permanent home at LAPS.
Carmel
Carmel today.
Sweet Carmel—always smiling and happy—was rescued from a garbage container in Peshawar in 2019. People had been throwing stones at her, and no one was willing to touch or feed her. She was brought to LAPS in a gunny sack and received the treatment, safety, and care she needed.
Carmel made a full recovery and became one of the shelter’s most affectionate and beloved residents.
Rescued. Treated. Recovered.
Carmel, when she first arrived at LAPS.