When she was brought to a cat and dog rescue center in Granada, Spain, the dog, Barilla, was skin and bone with few internal organs that could operate correctly. Furthermore, her muscles are quite weak, she can no longer walk, and she is only paralyzed in one location.

Staff at the center were worried that Barilla, who weighed just 7.2kg, would survive the critical health condition. Not only that, but being only one night late would not save a life.

Because Barilla couldn't stand on her own, the staff provided her a prop to help her gain muscles. It was also hydrated continually for 6 hours before the staff ventured to feed it anything more nutritional.

Barilla has scratches on all four of her legs, which were caused by crawling on the ground.

Barilla was able to get up and drink water after 6 hours of water supply, but it didn't last long.