Dog Disowned By Family Because He Was Hit By A Car

When disaster strikes, the ones we love are supposed to be there to help us heal - but this poor dog suffered a tragedy and was then left completely alone.

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YouTube/Vet Ranch

Vet Ranch, an organization that treats rescue animals in need, came across a dog left alone on the road, unconscious after being hit by a car. The 3-year-old dog, now named Rosco, was brought to Vet Ranch at 10:30 p.m. under emergency circumstances.

Miraculously, Rosco turned out to be OK - when he awoke after being unconscious, rescuers determined his most pressing symptoms were a headache and a beat-up lip. His injuries could have been so much worse, but unfortunately those weren't the end of the pup's struggles.

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YouTube/Vet Ranch

Volunteers at Vet Ranch were able to locate Rosco's family ... who replied that they no longer wanted him. After being hit by a car and left for dead, the only family he had ever known abandoned him.

YouTube/Vet Ranch

YouTube/Vet Ranch

Rosco was understandably terrified. Dr. Wendy, who handled Rosco's care, decided to take him home with her to see if being away from the hospital made a difference in his demeanor ... and it absolutely did.

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YouTube/Vet Ranch

As soon as Rosco was home with a family, his personality changed and he started thriving. He was no longer scared and nervous - he was instead so happy to be alive. It turns out all Rosco needed to feel safe was a home and someone to love him.

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YouTube/Vet Ranch

Rosco is now up for adoption. With any luck he will soon have a new forever family - one who will appreciate him for the amazing dog he is.

Check out the full video of Rosco's journey below:

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If you would be interested in adopting Rosco, you can contact Vet Ranch for more information.