Despite his horrific start to life, Cola is getting the fresh start he deserves.
At nine months old, Cola was being a usual mischievous pup and managed to escape out of his Bangkok home and explore a neighbour's property. Here he found a pair of shoes and began doing what puppies do best - chewing through them.
Unfortunately this innocent play cost Cola his two front legs, as an angry neighbour severed both off with a sword as punishment.
![Cola's front legs were hacked off by a disgruntled neighbour.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LELXI3P23NGLEMPG3B6SO5E64Q.jpg?auth=01d6eb82e086e014398311568de493313a50eca34a329611ab0274eb5b61b231&width=16&height=13&quality=70&smart=true)
After the ghastly incident was reported to Asia's largest animal welfare group, Soi Dog Foundation came to Cola's rescue.