Regardless of your level of experience in animal rescue, certain situations can still be deeply shocking.
The team at Street Hearts faced a grim reality when they received an urgent call about a dog trapped in a pit. What they discovered was only a fragment of the larger story.
The dog, named Angel, wasn’t alone in her plight. She certainly did not willingly find herself in a place of despair.
The Call That Shocked Everyone
The local woman who had been caring for Angel reached out, revealing that this helpless dog was trapped in a nearby pit with her newborn puppies. Disturbed by such distressing news, the rescue team rushed to the scene.
To their horror, they recognized Angel as the same dog they had been attempting to rescue for the past six months from a life-threatening trap without escape.
This time, however, she was not alone! Alongside Angel were eight of her puppies that she had given birth to just a month earlier in a dilapidated, abandoned building. There were also two additional orphaned puppies!
While there was no physical evidence, it was evident that someone had thrown the dogs into the pit and abandoned them to face their fate.
“We can only speculate that someone must have thrown them down there,” Anthony shared with The Dodo.
The rescuers wasted no time and swiftly retrieved the dogs from the pit, moving them to a warm shelter, far removed from the uncertainty that had defined their existence.
Overcoming the Trauma
Before long, Angel and her eight pups (Dasher, Prancer, Dancer, Cupid, Rudolph, Comet, Vixen, and Blitzen), as well as the orphaned puppies, Immy and Mr. Mushroom, found security among their compassionate caregivers.
However, Angel was struggling to cope with severe trauma from the neglect and abuse she’d endured in the past.
Days passed before this gentle girl felt comfortable enough to let the rescuers approach her without cowering in the corner. When she finally did, she was timid and reserved.
With steadfast determination, the rescue team dedicated themselves to giving this mother dog a new beginning. Through love and care, they worked hard to help Angel make significant strides in her recovery.
As she progressed, her puppies also flourished!
An update video was posted just a month following her rescue, showcasing Angel’s journey to healing.
“She has a long road ahead before she is ready for adoption, but we cherish every moment of this journey with her,” her caregivers shared.
At Last – A Safe Haven
With her pups blossoming into lively furballs, Angel was able to rise above her traumatic past!
She emerged from her shell completely, engaging in play with other dogs and relishing her place in a large, loving family. No longer just a mother, Angel became a delightful companion and sister to many friends in the rescue.
In January 2024, the team shared another update on Facebook.
“Angel is flourishing! Each day reveals more confidence and she’s starting to showcase her playful and gentle spirit. It’s truly heartwarming to see her transformation,” they expressed.
After enduring such difficulties, Angel is finally on a flourishing path and has no intention of slowing down.
With her puppies maturing, Angel eagerly anticipates a new opportunity! She is confident that when the time is right, someone extraordinary will come forward to adopt her as their forever friend.
What is certain is this – she is fully prepared and patiently waiting for that special moment to arrive!
