This young one made do with a makeshift home under a little shell as it bravely braved the intense heat. The Angel Project crew realized they had to go to work right away when they arrived.

The puppy, a delicate mass of skin and bones weighing about 1.8 kg, wailed for help from a broken pelvis.

An emergency trip to the vet marked the beginning of the road to health. The shattered spine that required surgery was indeed the serious diagnosis that had been expected. There was yet a glimmer of optimism, even though the puppy was quite frail. If the spinal surgery goes well, the puppy may have a second chance at life, one in which he or she can run around and play like a puppy.

The resiliency and charisma of General won over a family in his foster home in a matter of days, and their love and happiness for him will last a lifetime. The story follows a dog as he makes his way from a lonely roadside to a warm and welcoming home, and it is a moving tale of kindness and second chances.