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It was a tale of survival and determination as a little dog found herself trapped in a car engine and unintentionally traveled 30 miles with her owner.
But thanks to the kindness of strangers and the power of social media, this pup’s story has a happy ending.
Trapped dog discovered by Royals employee
Carrie Gillaspie, a host and digital reporter for the Kansas City Royals, arrived at work to hear whimpering coming from a parked car.
After alerting the car owner, Ashley Newman, they soon discovered a trapped dog in the engine compartment.
Gillaspie shared a now-viral TikTok video of the incident, which is the source for this article and describes the dog’s joy upon seeing them but their struggle to free her.
Strangers unite to rescue and reunite
Ashley Newman and her coworkers, including Royals Lead Mechanical Technician Dennis Miller, worked tirelessly for 90 minutes to free the terrified pup.
After being taken to the Kansas City Pet Project, they found no microchip but Newman later discovered a social media post about the dog.
The pup was eventually reunited with her owner in Johnson County, Kansas, thanks to the kindness of strangers and the power of social media.
The Importance of Responsible Pet Ownership
While this story has a happy ending, it’s important to remember the dangers of leaving dogs unattended in cars.
Microchipping is also vital to prevent the loss of a beloved pet.
This miraculous rescue story of a trapped dog surviving a 30-mile car ride to the Kansas City Royals Stadium is a testament to the kindness of strangers and the power of social media.
It’s also a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership, including never leaving dogs unattended in cars and microchipping pets.
Let this heartwarming tale serve as a lesson to all animal lovers to keep their pets safe and protected.
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