Recently, the team at Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) over a heartbreaking scene as they drove through Missouri’s busy streets. A dog was found abandoned, lying in the middle of a pile of garbage near an overflowing garbage can. At first glance, it was clear that her situation was serious. Trapped and unable to move, the puppy had no choice but to curl up on the trash pile and wait for someone to rescue her. Fortunately, help had arrived.
Determined to free the frightened dog, the rescuers approached cautiously. But the frightened girl, later named Snapple, was defensive and hesitant to trust them. Her first reaction was one of fear and she lashed out, but the team was patient.
Donna Lochmann, SRSL’s Chief Life-Saving Officer, opened a can of Vienna sausages and offered Snapple small bites to entice her to trust them. Little by little, the pup let her guard him, which eventually allowed the team to secure a leash around its neck. After carefully cutting her free from the tangled cable, they were finally able to lead her to safety.
When she realized she was truly free, Snapple’s behavior changed. Although still cautious, she followed her rescuers to their vehicle and was taken directly to the SRSL shelter. There she received a thorough bath to wash away the dirt from her ordeal, followed by a full medical examination. Fortunately, Snapple was given a clean bill of health, but the emotional scars from her abandonment would take longer to heal.
“She’s been through a lot and doesn’t trust us yet,” SRSL wrote on Facebook. “Our amazing team is working with her to show her that she will never be hurt, discarded, cast aside or abandoned again.”
Since her rescue, Snapple has begun to flourish at the shelter. Although she is still wary, her personality slowly shines through as she learns that she is finally safe. Snapple is now available for adoption, but SRSL is committed to giving her all the time she needs to make a full recovery.
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“She can fail these walls when she’s ready,” SRSL wrote. “[SRSL] giving dogs the time they need, each on their own unique timeline.” We have no doubt that Snapple will soon be in a loving home where she will be appreciated for the good girl that she is! If you For more information on adopting Snapple, click here.
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