On a frigid day in East St. Louis, a forlorn pup named Adobe was wandering, feeling lost and desperate for warmth and food. His paws grew red from the icy ground as he trembled against the cold, feeling increasingly hopeless as time went on. Realizing he needed human assistance, he approached a nearby house, yearning for compassion.
A Heartbreaking Cry For Help
Adobe circled the house, whining pitifully for someone to let him in. Hearing his cries, a group of teenage girls at home felt sympathy and opened their door, welcoming him into their garage. They wrapped him in blankets and offered him toys to play with, displaying kindness that filled Adobe with gratitude and hope. Recognizing that he had made the right choice, the girls’ mother reached out to Gateway Pet Guardians, explaining how the pup had shown up at their doorstep.
Jill, the director of operations at the rescue, came to collect Adobe. She noted that he wore a nice harness and appeared clean, suggesting he belonged to someone. However, it was clear that he had recently been on his own, as he trembled when placed in her van.
“When I got him into the van, he was shivering really, really hard. His face and feet were very red, probably approaching frostbite,” Jill recounted to GeoBeats Animals. Despite Jill’s extensive experience at the rescue, she had never encountered a dog so cold. After bringing Adobe to the shelter, he received a veterinary exam. Aside from being slightly underweight, Adobe was overall healthy.
The Pup Shows His Loving Disposition
The following day, the shelter staff brought Adobe to their office, where he brightened their day with his joyful demeanor. He bounced around, wagging his tail and showing immense gratitude for his rescue, eagerly nuzzling into his new human friends for cuddles. Staff speculated that he had once known a loving home, but unfortunately, after being scanned for a microchip, they determined he didn’t have one.
Determined to reunite Adobe with his owner, the shelter staff hung flyers and posted on lost-and-found sites without success. Meanwhile, while Adobe adapted to his new surroundings, his past remained a mystery. However, one thing was abundantly clear: Adobe is a genuine love bug.
“What we do know is that he’s an absolute love bug with the biggest, most charming head and an irresistibly handsome face that melts your heart,” the shelter noted on Facebook.
With no one coming forward for Adobe, the shelter ultimately decided to find him a foster home and, eventually, a permanent family where he can continue to thrive. While Adobe relishes the affection from shelter staff, he eagerly awaits the day he meets his forever family to embark on the happiest chapter of his life.
