Cold And Lonely Puppy Howls Fearfully Until Rescuer Comforts Him

Oct 06, 2020 by apost team

Donna, an animal rescuer with Stray Rescue St. Louis, has cared for many neglected animals, but nothing could have prepared her for what she was about to witness. 

In this story from January 2019, Donna responded to a call and found a tiny seven-month-old pup in the snow—freezing, underweight, and with open wounds. She named the pup Weezer, and thankfully she rescued him in time.

One winter morning, Donna responded to an anonymous call about a dog tied to a telephone pole. Upon arrival, she could hear the heartbreaking howls of the dog before she even exited her vehicle. It was clear that he was freezing, sick, and in pain.

As Donna rushed to the poor pup's aid, she realized he wasn't tied to the pole. He was simply too terrified to move. She thought he would run away if she approached him, but this scared dog seemed to know help had arrived at last.

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Donna was able to loop a leash around the freezing dog's neck and guide him to her car. He was dangerously underweight and covered in open wounds. Donna could smell the stench of infection coming from his wounds.

Despite his injuries, the dog's tail wagged the entire time he was in the car. Donna named him Weezer. A vet determined the wounds on Weezer's body were from an embedded harness.

Harnesses and collars become embedded in a dog's skin if they are left on for extended periods of time, especially when the dog is still growing. Emergency surgery is often necessary to remove the embedded harness.

Weezer also had paraphimosis, a painful condition that occurs in the genital region of male dogs. Weezer received the medical attention he so desperately needed. The vet prescribed antibiotics and plenty of TLC. Weezer was expected to make a full recovery. The vet estimated him to be seven months old.

Even after being mistreated, Weezer has no problem trusting humans. He is a sweet, curious dog that loves walks, belly rubs, and snuggling with his rescuer. It makes us wonder how anyone could have been so cruel to such a gentle creature. In an update from February 2019, Stray Rescue of St. Louis announced via a Facebook post that Weezer had found a permanent home—wonderful news!

If you see an animal left out in the cold, call your local animal shelter. Most states have passed laws making it illegal to leave pets outdoors in freezing weather. If you'd like to donate to Stray Rescue, the rescue shelter that saved Weezer, you can do so here.

What did you think of this heartbreaking story? Have you ever helped an animal in need? We'd love to hear about it. Then help spread the word about dogs like Weezer and the organizations that work to save them by sending this story on to your friends and family.