Neglected Dog Mistaken For ‘Werewolf’ Rescued After Months By The Roadside

Once Called a “Werewolf,” Neglected Dog Named King Transforms With Love and Care

For months, people driving through Madera Ranchos, California were startled by the sight of a strange, ragged figure lurking near the roadside. With scaly skin, patchy fur, and a broken tail , he looked so unusual that locals nicknamed him a “werewolf.” Most simply drove by, too wary to approach, unsure of what he really was.

That all changed when one passerby shared his photo on Facebook. The post caught the attention of Megan Bowe, founder of Bowe’s Adoptable Rescued Pup , who rushed to the scene. What she found nearly broke her heart. The “werewolf” wasn’t a monster at all—he was a starving, sick young German shepherd mix fighting for his life. Megan named him King .

A veterinarian confirmed Ki