A dog who had his leg brutally cut off and was left for dead in a canal basin has made a remarkable recovery thanks to a dedicated team of vets . A video released by the Hope for Paws shelter in Los Angeles - which has been watched more than one million times - tells the heartbreaking story of Jordan the pooch and his astounding turnaround . In the opening scene , the battered and bruised creature seen whimpering in pain but after weeks of rehab he can be seen running around in the sun carefree . Jordan was found by rescue workers on February 1 at the bottom of a 30ft-deep dried up waterway . Scroll down for video . Caught on camera : Jordan was found by rescue workers on February 1 at the bottom of a 30ft-deep river . Sailing by : To keep dry , he appeared to be using a chip packet as a makeshift raft . He had a bloody stump where his leg was missing and he was he was suffering from mange , dehydration and malnutrition . To keep dry , he appeared to be using a chip packet as a makeshift raft . Witnesses said that they 'd seen a homeless person abusing the canine , before tossing him in to the tributary . Jordan was craned out of the Los Angeles River and taken to the Veterinary Care Center in Hollywood in a critical condition . Poor state : He had a bloody stump where his leg was missing and he was suffering from mange , dehydration and malnutrition . Ruff start in life : Witnesses said that they 'd seen a homeless person abusing the canine , before tossing him in to the 30ft-deep tributary . Gaining strength : Footage was taken to help document his gradual recovery . In safe hands : During the rehabilitation process Jordan was thoroughly bathed and given a blood transfusion - His nub was also stitched up to prevent it from becoming infected . The doctor who inspected him said it was a 'miracle ' he was still alive . Footage was taken to help document his gradual recovery . During the rehabilitation process Jordan was thoroughly bathed and given a blood transfusion . His nub was also stitched up to prevent it from becoming infected . Finally , when he was given the all-clear , Jordan was allowed to go to home with his new adoptive owner , Lisa Chiarelli . Bright future ahead : Finally , when he was given the all-clear , Jordan was allowed to go to home with his new adoptive owner , Lisa Chiarelli . Paws off : He looks like a completely different dog today with a glossy coat and bright eyes . Inspirational : 'Though Jordan lost his leg , he never lost hope , ' the video says . Running free : Many viewers have deemed Jordan 's story 'inspirational ' and 'amazing ' He was filmed at home running with his other dog friends . At one point , video shows him taking a plunge into the swimming pool and in another scene he cheekily tries to take a bite of Chiarelli 's burger . 'Though Jordan lost his leg , he never lost hope , ' the video says . Many viewers have deemed Jordan 's story 'inspirational ' and 'amazing ' . Hope for Paws shelter shared details of the animal 's plight in a bid to prevent future incidents of cruelty .
A video released by the Hope for Paws shelter in Los Angeles tells the heartbreaking story of Jordan the pooch and his astounding turnaround . The pup was found on February 1 at the bottom of a 30ft-deep river . He had been missing since January, when he went swimming with friends near their home in San Diego.