A Starving Dog Who Lived On Sticks And Rocks Is Being Nursed Back To HealthAlex is returning to full health after being saved. Warning: Some people may find these images distressing.By by Richard JamesBuzzFeed News Reporter, UKPosted on October 24, 2014, 11:02 amTwitterFacebookLink Alex the Weimaraner was found wandering the streets of New Orleans on 9 October in an emaciated and terrified state. Warning This image is graphic Tap to reveal Click to reveal X-rays discovered Alex had rocks and twigs in his stomach but nothing else, Fox 8 reported. Warning This image is graphic Tap to reveal Click to reveal A few days later, the rescue centre said on its Facebook page that the dog’s stomach had flipped and that he was declining rapidly. Warning This image is graphic Tap to reveal Click to reveal “Please keep him in your thoughts," the centre said. "This poor boy has been to hell and back." View this post on Facebook facebook.com Thankfully, the surgery was a success, and Alex is now slowly but surely returning to health. When he is strong and healthy enough, the rescue centre will attempt to find him a home. View this post on Facebook facebook.com In the meantime, his recovery has seen him become something of a local celebrity.