The shelter staff tried everything—fresh food, warm blankets, even the softest words—but the dog wouldn’t touch a single bite. Its hollow eyes and frail frame hinted at a deeper pain, something no one could quite figure out. When the vet arrived, he examined the dog, carefully lifting its paw. What he saw made him freeze, his face darkening with urgency. Standing abruptly, he turned and demanded, “Call 911. Now.”