One day, animal control officers in Lexington, Kentucky, received multiple reports about a distressed Husky that had become stuck in a sewer drain.
They were puzzled by the situation as it was unclear how the dog had ended up there.
Nonetheless, the abundance of calls led them to realize there was a serious issue at hand and prompted their immediate response.
Upon arriving at the scene, they spotted a small furry nose poking through a gap in the concrete slabs.
Rescuers Brought Him Incredible Joy
“We have no clue how [he] ended up in there,” stated a representative from Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control in an interview with The Dodo. “We believe he might have entered through the drain pipe but couldn’t figure out a way to exit the same way.”
It was indeed a strange and somewhat amusing predicament. However, laughter had to wait as they were concerned about Sebastian’s condition, the Husky’s name.
Upon getting nearer, they quickly reassured themselves that everything was alright. Moreover, they were relieved to find that, despite his unfortunate circumstance, Sebastian was in high spirits.
“[Sebastian] had always dreamed of meeting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” joked Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control in a Facebook post regarding the rescue. “But instead, he found himself face to face with some Animal Control Officers!”
In seriousness, these dedicated rescuers proceeded to remove a drain cover to provide better access. Shortly thereafter, cheeky Sebastian emerged from the drain with a cheerful expression, as if nothing had happened.
“He had an amazing time during the rescue and enjoyed his stay,” the representative told The Dodo. “He would definitely do it again.”
His Parents Weren’t So Overjoyed
Immediately after his rescue, Animal Care & Control reached out to Sebastian’s owners. They were understandably worried about their pet and felt immense relief upon learning that he was safe.
Conversely, Sebastian himself was in a totally different spirit. He was relishing his time at the shelter, making new friends and blissfully unaware of the chaos he had created.
“The spirited Sebastian is now safe and sound at our facility and eagerly anticipates reuniting with his family!” Animal Care & Control shared in their Facebook post.
Eventually, Sebastian was joyfully reunited with his dad. The expressions captured in their photo perfectly illustrate the moment – Dad, on the brink of tears, and an exuberant, almost jubilant Sebastian.
But really, who could hold a grudge against such an adorable pup? Certainly not those whose smiles are brightened by his cheerful demeanor every single day.
“We adore happy endings!” exclaimed Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control in their post.
