Dog Is Rescued From Streets After Owner Left Him Just Around The Corner From Animal Shelter

Sep 26, 2019 by apost team

Dogs are known as man’s best friend; however, many of them suffer lives that certainly show that men don’t always return the favor. Too often, dogs are abused and neglected, leaving them with miserable existences. This was the case with “Shepherd”, a nine-month-old pit bull mix puppy that endured extreme mistreatment during his short time on earth.

Shepherd’s sad condition was first discovered by the volunteers that work with D.C.’s Humane Rescue Alliance. Shepherd had been trapped in a gutter on Okie Street NE reports WUSA9. The sweet puppy was almost knocking on death’s doorstep – he was severely dehydrated and starving. Trapped in the gutter for twelve-hours without any help, the poor dog’s organs had begun to shut down by the time that rescue personnel arrived. After Shepherd was released from the gutter, he simply flopped out on the concrete. His emaciated body showing off almost every bone.

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While Shepherd was rushed to an animal hospital, his outlook seemed grim. He was unable to stand up and his skin was rotting due to severe mange. But, even though things looked bad for this sweet baby, he surprised everyone by making a miraculous recovery! Shepherd held on and fought for his life, growing stronger with each day that passed. By the time that Shepherd had been in the hospital for a week, he had overcome the critical stage and was starting to regain his strength.

Sure enough, Shepherd continued to improve with time and was soon moved to a foster home in Burke, Virginia. His foster mom has made quick friends with him and loves the puppy, reporting that she can’t stand the thought that he was mistreated so badly by his previous owners. Now that he is starting to regain weight and energy, he will soon be available for adoption.

Meanwhile, the police have teamed with the Humane Rescue Alliance to discover who mistreated this puppy and then dumped him to die. With the shelter located directly next to the gutter, it makes the crime even that much more heartbreaking – if the owner had not wanted to care for the puppy, he could have simply taken him to the shelter where he would receive care.

What kind of punishment do you think is appropriate for Shepherd’s owner once he is found? Thankfully, no matter what happens to this evil man, Shepherd is guaranteed a bright future with a family that truly loves him!