September 28, 2011
Member Story—Saving an Abandoned Dog Tied to Car
This guest blog is written by Olivia Michaels, a supporter of the ASPCA and proud pet parent of Jack.
Two years ago, I found my dog Jack, a Fox Terrier mix. When I first saw him, he was tied to the tire of a car on a local street. It was a very hot day, and he had no water or food. He looked emaciated and was panting heavily. I approached him carefully and checked for any signs of a collar. All he had was a rope tied around his neck. I didn’t have any pets, so I decided to take him in.
Before I untied him, I used my pen and scribbled down the car’s license plate Jack and I went home, where he lapped up a whole bowl of water and begged for more—he drank three bowls. After I fed him, I started tracking down the person who abandoned him. After a few phone calls and confused conversations, I found that the owner of the car was not connected to Jack.
I never found the criminal who abandoned Jack, but I did provide the lucky Terrier with a loving home. Today, Jack loves dried dog food and has a craving for ice cubes. In a way, I'm glad the criminal gave Jack to us—he is the best thing that ever happened to our family.
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