A two-year-old pit bull terrier mix has a new lease on life after being found seriously injured and laying at the side of a remote British Columbia highway.

According to the BC SPCA, Honey’s desperate cries at the side of Hwy 16 near Fort St. James caught the attention of a traveller.

The good Samaritan, thinking it had to be a wild animal injured in the remote part of northern BC, pulled over to investigate the cries and discovered Honey.

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“They couldn’t imagine it was a dog because on this stretch of the highway there are no houses for more than 50 kilometres,” explained Kristen Sumner, manager of the BC SPCA’s North Cariboo animal centre. 

“When they found her, it was obvious she had serious injuries when they realized she could not move. She had wounds all over her legs and head.”

Honey was rushed to a veterinary hospital where it was discovered that she had a dislocated shoulder and such severe nerve damage in her right leg that it needed amputation surgery.

Infected wounds on her face, neck and torso were cleaned and treated, her shoulder joint was put back in place and the young dog was given pain medication.

She was scheduled for surgery and put in a splint for two weeks while staying on strict kennel rest.

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“Despite all of her injuries, Honey is one of the friendliest dogs we have ever had in our care. She loves people and adores other dogs,” Sumner said. 

While Honey can’t move because of her injuries, she reportedly loves sitting and watching her foster family’s other dog play around.

“The pup sits on the floor beside Honey providing her with lots of love and nuzzles,” added Sumner.

Unfortunately, Honey still has a long road ahead before she makes a full recovery, which includes being carried outside for bathroom breaks at this time.

But Sumner says that it’s plainly obvious to everyone that Honey is a fighter.

“She is trying so hard to be independent, we have to keep a close eye on her to make sure she doesn’t overexert herself while she is healing,” she said. “Honey is full of love and gratitude.”

Honey is expected to be available for adoption on Feb. 14.