Athena the Stray Dog captures hearts effortlessly as she holds up her food bowl, casting hopeful glances at passersby for some love and attention.
In September, construction workers encountered the 6-year-old German Shepherd while en route to a job site in southeast Texas. Moved by her plight, they quenched her thirst with water and promptly alerted the local rescue service, Be Intentional.
Upon examination at the vet, Athena’s poor condition became apparent. Christie Kasko, founder of Be Intentional, revealed, “She had a harness that was way too small for her… She had a lot of parasites in her system. She also had one of the worst cases of sarcoptic mange the vet had ever seen.”
Throughout her treatment for multiple infections, Athena discovered a clever way to garner extra love and treats—by holding her bowl in her mouth whenever caregivers passed by. Her irresistible charm won over everyone’s hearts, especially considering the hardships she had endured.
