What began as a routine walk turned into an unforgettable rescue mission for two young men in Lanús, Argentina. As they made their way down the street, they noticed something moving slowly out of a ditch. At first, it looked like a strange, dark creature. But as they got closer, they made a heartbreaking discovery—it was a dog, and he was in desperate need of help.
The poor animal was covered head to toe in a thick, black, sticky substance. The smell was strong, and his movements were slow and labored. The young men quickly realized the substance was tar—a material typically used in construction, but extremely harmful to living beings when it comes into contact with the skin.
Without hesitation, they flagged down a police officer, who helped transport the dog to a local animal rescue organization, Zoonosis Lanús. Volunteers at the center were shocked at the dog’s condition. Many said they had never encountered a case quite like this one.
The team immediately began trying to remove the tar. They gave the dog a bath using soap and warm water, but it barely made a difference. The sticky material had hardened and clung to the dog’s fur and skin, making it incredibly difficult to clean.
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