The people who were trying to save him didn’t want to startle him by making a sudden move, so they waited until he became comfortable near them before doing so. After waiting an hour, he extended his paw to me…
The flea-infested dog was taken to the veterinarian, who determined that he had demodectic mange and prescribed several medicated washes. The dog also needed to take a lot of flea baths.
This young dog was full of love and vigor, but the treatment would need to be done! The “small polar bear,” known as Fram, would continue to be cared for by kind people until he ultimately found a loving home to call his own.