When rescuers with Animal Aid Unlimited first met Kalu, they thought he looked normal enough.

The pup was standing around and seemed perfectly fine – until they saw his chest.

The poor dog was suffering from a terrible wound that covered a large part of his chest. The open wound had no skin left to cover it and it must’ve been so painful!

PHOTO: YOUTUBE/ANIMAL AID UNLIMITED, INDIA

Kalu’s family was really worried for him and they wanted him to go to Animal Aid Unlimited’s care center for treatment. They knew that Kalu wouldn’t heal at home, so they handed him over to the rescue workers and trusted he would be ok.

Kalu was sweet and agreeable, but he panicked when it was time to clean his wound. It’s understandable that he was unsure about having strangers handle him and work on his wound, but it all paid off in the end.

PHOTO: YOUTUBE/ANIMAL AID UNLIMITED, INDIA

PHOTO: YOUTUBE/ANIMAL AID UNLIMITED, INDIA

Rescue workers kept Kalu for several weeks as his wound healed. They gained his trust and helped him see that they were there to help him!

Eventually, he was medically cleared to return home and reunite with his family. What a beautiful moment that must’ve been!

PHOTO: YOUTUBE/ANIMAL AID UNLIMITED, INDIA

You can see more of Kalu’s rescue and recovery in the video below:

WARNING: The following video contains graphic images that may not be suitable for some viewers.