When He Saw His Saviors, He Used the Last of His Strength to Wag His Tail in Thanks
Early morning on 15 Jan, ONG Paraíso dos Focinhos got report about this dog, they were totally shocked.
A lady found this poor dog on her way to work. It might abandoned there for a while, couldn’t stand up, couldn’t eat food she supplied or understand.
The kind lady couldn’t transport the weak dog to her office, so she took few images, filmed a short movie & submitted to ONG Paraíso dos Focinhos.
Before leaving, she also covered it with her blanket. The dog waved his tail as pleading her don’t abandon him.
Rescue squad went there as swiftly as they could. The poor dog was in a lot of discomfort and totally dehydrated.
They took blood test to see if if he has synopsis. Blood transfusion is needed as he couldn’t eat adequately.
The brave boy gained 4 pounds in just few days, but he still couldn’t stand up and walk correctly.
They named her Dega, and she started to gain appetize about day 7.
After 3 weeks, Dega’s leg was considerably stronger and still quite slender and couldn’t run correctly.
3 months after they found her. She’s so different now and it’s time to reunion with her rescuer…
Heartwarming Rescue: Heroic Efforts to Save an Elderly Canine Stranded on an Ice Floe in the Freezing River for Hours
“From Frigid Waters to a Warm Home: Lucy’s Remarkable Rescue and Heartwarming Reunion”
The initial days in a new home can be quite overwhelming for a rescue dog, often leading them to attempt to run away. Such was the case with Lucy, a recently adopted Labradoodle who managed to slip away from her new owner during a walk. Fortunately, locating Lucy didn’t take long, but bringing her back home proved to be a challenging task.
To everyone’s surprise, Lucy ended up stranded on a large piece of ice in the icy waters of the Detroit River. It remains a mystery how she got there, but there she was, clinging to the drifting ice with frigid water flowing around her. The situation was dire, with the risk of hypothermia looming if she remained on the ice much longer. Responding swiftly to the distress call, a team of Wyandotte police officers, firefighters, and animal control officers arrived to lend a hand.
Upon arrival, they found Lucy, trembling and drenched, lying on the ice. Determined to save her, they managed to maneuver the ice chunk closer to the riverbank. A firefighter bravely stood on a slippery, submerged ladder while his colleagues provided essential support by holding onto him with a rope.
“The poor pooch somehow managed to climb onto a chunk of ice but it was drifting away in the river while the dog was freezing,” the police department recounted.
During the daring rescue operation, one firefighter held a ladder against a nearby dock, while another descended it into the freezing water. With the help of a tool called a catchpole, they gently looped it around Lucy’s neck, carefully pulling her towards the ladder. Although the terrified pup had to endure a few seconds in the icy water, the firefighter held her securely in his arms.
Wyandotte Assistant Fire Chief Tom Lyon later described the heartwarming outcome, saying, “It had such a happy outcome. She just had those big brown eyes, and she couldn’t talk, but she probably was just so grateful.”
Lucy was promptly warmed up, and her worried owner was overjoyed to be reunited with her. After a thorough examination by a veterinarian, Lucy received a clean bill of health.
It’s safe to say that Lucy will be spending her days cozily wrapped in a blanket, basking in the warmth of her new home with her loving family.
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