Rescue stories often tug at our heartstrings, showing us the stark reality of animal cruelty, but also highlighting the kindness and compassion of the human spirit.
One such story from source @strayrescuestl (instagram) is that of She-Ra, a tiny dog found abandoned at a bus stop in St. Louis, Missouri.
Heart-wrenching discovery
A few weeks ago, a man was on his way home from work when he noticed a tiny black-and-white dog sleeping at his bus stop.
Upon closer inspection, he realized that the pup was tied to the bench and was unable to stand up. With the sweltering summer heat intensifying by the minute, he immediately leapt into action to rescue the dog.
Lochmann and her team arrived at the man’s house shortly after. The caller had mentioned that the pup was incredibly thin, but Lochmann was shocked by her appearance when she finally saw her. “She was emaciated, not just skinny,” Lochmann said.
The pup, later named She-Ra, was too weak to stand, but despite her pain, she happily wagged her tail in Lochmann’s presence.
A new chance
She-Ra was taken to Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) where she received a full checkup. The veterinary team could tell from her condition that she didn’t grow up in a loving environment.
However, She-Ra found herself in good hands at SRSL. After some much-needed baths and additional exams, she began her healing journey.
The team put She-Ra on a refeeding schedule where she ate small quantities of food multiple times daily to help her body readjust to processing nutrition again. Since She-Ra couldn’t move on her own yet, they carried her indoors and used a stroller to move her outside.
From fostering to adoption
Eventually, She-Ra found strength with each meal and began standing on her own. A loving foster family offered to take her home where She-Ra’s world expanded even further. She got exposed to a whole lot and was doing really well, Lochmann said.
Despite having a great time with her foster family, She-Ra was still hoping for a permanent home.
One day, she received an adoption application from a family who had fallen in love with her story and wanted to give her a loving home. She is now thriving in a loving environment as all animals deserve!
Rescue stories like She-Ra’s serve as reminders of the resilience and strength shown by animals despite adversities they face. It’s also testament to the unyielding compassion that humans can show towards their fellow creatures.
Thank you for reading this heart-warming rescue story! Please share it with others to raise awareness about animal cruelty and the importance of animal rescue efforts.
