Since Wesley was only visiting, his flight home was scheduled for 36 hours later.

He described their initial meeting in the middle of the open waters.

The moment I found the puppy was surreal.

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Seeing him without food or water, I felt an overwhelming urge to help.

Updates from Dr. Mia and his foster mother, Melanie, were constant reminders of his progress.

Watching Winston gain weight and grow healthier was heartwarming, and the speed of his transformation was astonishing.

Dog with a brown hat looking up, related to a rescue story from a remote island in Belize.

Winstons love and gratitude have only deepened our bond.

Five years later, Winston still looks happy, living his best life with his family

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People boarding a small plane at an airport, embarking on a journey to a remote island in Belize.

Man rescues a starving dog found on a remote island in Belize, surrounded by mangroves.

Man petting a starving dog on a remote island, surrounded by branches and debris, highlighting a rescue in Belize.

Man saves starving dog on a kayak in Belize, both in a blue kayak surrounded by ocean scenery.

A man offers food to a starving dog on a remote island in Belize.

Starving dog rescued from remote island in Belize, sitting on a blanket indoors.

Starving dog on a wooden deck in Belize, looking towards the camera with the ocean in the background.

Starving dog from remote island in Belize standing on a tiled floor, showing signs of malnutrition.

Man tending to a starving dog in a room on a remote island in Belize.

Starving dog rescued from remote island in Belize, sleeping on a beige rug.

Rescued starving dog on a sandy beach in Belize, standing with a ball nearby, appearing relieved and relaxed.

Woman helping a rescued dog on a scale, highlighting a heartwarming rescue from a remote island in Belize.

Starving dog rescued from remote island in Belize, inside a cage with a water bottle in front.

Man with a rescued dog on a red leash, wearing a plaid shirt and cap, sitting indoors.

Rescued dog standing alertly in a snowy yard, showcasing healthy posture and ears perked.

Couple in winter gear smiling with three dogs in a snowy forest setting.

Man fishing by a river, a dog sitting beside him, showcasing a heartwarming rescue story from a remote island.

Dog on remote island celebrates with cake after being rescued in Belize.

Starving dog from remote island in Belize sits happily on a grassy field with a blue leash.

Three dogs in a forest clearing, one wrapped in a blanket, symbolizing a rescue in Belize.

Three dogs playing on a fallen tree in a snowy landscape.