Nobody knows the trials Goldie faced before being rescued from the streets of South Carolina and taken to an underfunded shelter. She froze at the entrance, overwhelmed with sadness and confusion, as a staff member gently tried to comfort her, but Goldie remained unresponsive. The lovely Labrador was placed in her kennel, sitting on a torn bed, with her head bowed and eyes fixated on the wall, embodying a sense of defeat and fear.
With no one coming forward to claim her, Goldie remained withdrawn, and the shelter, lacking resources, seriously considered adding her to their euthanasia list.
Goldie’s Hero
When a volunteer first encountered Goldie, they were heartbroken and decided to take action. They reached out to Hounds in Pounds, a New Jersey rescue dedicated to saving dogs from euthanasia, sharing photos and videos of Goldie to advocate for her rescue. Tragically, she was heartworm-positive and required immediate treatment, which added to the urgency of her situation.
“When we saw the video of her staring at the wall, shaking, we knew we had to get her help,” a representative from Hounds In Pounds told The Dodo.
The rescue team worked tirelessly to secure a foster home for Goldie as soon as she was pulled from the shelter, successfully connecting with a local veterinarian who agreed to provide her care temporarily.
Excitement filled the air as shelter staff prepared to transport Goldie. Upon her departure, she still wore a sad expression, unaware that her life was on the verge of transformation.
A New Beginning
The gentle Labrador is currently at the vet receiving comprehensive care. With a new bed and a calming environment, Goldie is beginning to decompress, slowly reestablishing her trust in humans.
The pup has begun working with a trainer who encourages her to walk and explore, resulting in a noticeable shift in her demeanor as she starts to feel at ease and emerge from her shell. “She gets better each day. Though she remains reserved, she is beginning to trust. After her first training session, she started wandering around the clinic unprompted,” the representative shared.
When Goldie is ready, she will transition to New Jersey and enter a foster home, bringing her one step closer to the loving family she deserves. I have no doubt that Goldie’s heart will heal completely, and she will eventually find her forever home.
