When I arrived at the scene, my heart shattered into pieces as I saw Blackie in an extreme state of emaciation. His bones were protruding through his skin, and he could barely move due to being chained to the tree for so long. I couldn't fathom how he had managed to survive in such a condition, as he had even injured himself in his attempts to escape the confinement.

Without wasting any time, I rushed Blackie to the vet, where he received a blood transfusion due to his critical condition. In addition to being severely emaciated, he was infested with ticks and fleas all over his body. Reiki, on the other hand, was in a relatively better condition and only needed some nourishment.