Sleep-Deprived Dog Has A Nightmare Every Night | Animal in Crisis EP46

Summary

A stray dog named Noori is shown unable to sleep peacefully, repeatedly waking and screaming/barking as if in pain, seemingly experiencing nightmares each night. An owner/informant explains that Noori was found about two months ago in a parking lot—initially skinny and wary of people—with a deep wound on the side of his body. While Noori looks fine while walking, he trembles/shivers when still, indicating ongoing distress and physical/neurological problems.

A veterinarian arrives and reports that Noori’s symptoms likely involve the central nervous system. Shivering during sleep, unusual pain-related vocalizations, and visible injuries—including a ~10 cm wound in the chest and ~6 cm wound in the belly—suggest severe trauma and infection in his past. The vet also notes that measles aftereffects may contribute to his neurologic symptoms, but his inability to rest is not explained by physical causes alone. Instead, Noori’s nightly nightmares are framed as coming from trauma and mental anxiety, where terrifying memories persist and trigger fear specifically when he falls asleep.

Treatment Approach

To treat Noori, the team uses a combination of methods:

• Hospital evaluation and medication to address measles aftereffects
• Aromatherapy and relaxing oil massage to reduce tension
• Color light therapy (indigo/navy), described as having calming psychological effects for Noori

After a short period, Noori improves—he falls asleep peacefully for the first time, does not tremble or scream during waking, and the video suggests this indicates his condition is strongly tied to creating a calm environment.

Rehabilitation and Adoption

The story concludes with Noori’s rehabilitation and adoption. Because Noori is sensitive to noise and strangers, his new family makes the home quieter (including soundproofing) and adapts their approach to avoid triggering fear—moving slowly, not standing directly in front of him, and giving him time to feel safe. Over time, Noori becomes more comfortable with people, develops better relationships during rehabilitation, and gains a new family.

The original informant returns to see him and remarks on Noori’s visible joy, including tail wagging, framing the outcome as Noori’s transition from suffering caused by humans to a safer life—“sweet dreams” going forward.

Presenters/Contributors

• Vet (veterinarian)
• Expert (rehabilitation/animal care expert)
• Informant (earlier caregiver/knower of Noori’s background)
• Adopter (new family adopting Noori)
• PD (producer/directorial staff mentioned in subtitles)