German shepherd found in poor shape near Fort Myers makes remarkable recovery

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — A German shepherd on Florida’s west coast is getting a new lease on life after suffering severe neglect, and the next step in his journey is finding a forever home.

With a full coat and a wagging tail, Bruce is a far cry from what he used to looked like when workers with Charlotte County Animal Control picked him up near Fort Myers back in February.

The dog was severely underweight, had lost most of his fur, and his body was covered in infections, including in his ears, which had to be surgically removed…

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