A dog who was left for dead is up and walking around now after being rescued by a Good Samaritan.

"Old Yeller" was found lying along side a road, presumably hit by a car and unable to even lift his head. Once at the Animal Defense League they realized he hadn't been hit by car, but instead has severe arthritis.

  (Photo courtesy of News 4)  After two weeks of treatment, he's now moving around on his own.

"Little by little, he got up," said Emily King of the Animal Defense League. "He can walk out to the yard by himself, and he can walk into the run by himself."

The Animal Defense League says Old Yeller is already helping other dogs. He donated blood that saved another dog's life.

The Animal Defense League are asking anyone with information about this and other crimes of violence against animals to call 210-655-1481 ext. 111.

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