It’s heartbreaking to think about the unfairness and sadness involved in abandoning dogs, leaving them feeling unloved and unworthy.
Four little Dogo Argentino puppies experienced this when they were heartlessly dumped in a truck bed at night, frightened and alone. Cold and hungry, the innocent siblings huddled together for warmth, yearning for their mother while calling out for comfort.
Together, they dreamed of encountering caring humans who would show them their true worth and fill their lives with love.
A Rescue Mission
That same evening, Alex Towers, a resident of Georgia, was returning from the gym when he heard the distressed yelping of puppies. To his dismay, he discovered the malnourished Dogo Argentino babies cowering in the bed of his truck. Seeing their sad eyes and protruding ribs broke his heart; he understood they desperately needed medical attention. He immediately made calls to find a pet hospital that could help, and upon discovering that the Veterinary Emergency Group in Brookhaven was open, he took swift action.
At the hospital, the staff provided essential medical care for the poor puppies and contacted DC Dogos Rescue, a Florida-based organization dedicated to finding forever homes for Dogo Argentinos, which promised to take them in.
The Rescue Takes The Pups In Their Care
By the next morning, a nearby foster family took the puppies into their care, showering them with love. After a few days, a volunteer transported the puppies to the rescue farm in Tampa. Upon arrival, the staff welcomed them warmly, giving the siblings plenty of cuddles. They formed a close bond, often snuggling together.
Shortly after the puppies were settled in, two additional Dogo Argentino puppies were rescued in Atlanta and brought to Tampa. “Someone saw them off the sidewalk, off the side of the road. So clearly, they were just dumped there; they were the same age, eight weeks old. We’re thinking, maybe they’re from the same batch or litter,” said Pamela Fay, executive director of DC Dogos Rescue, in an interview with PEOPLE.
When all six puppies went to the vet, they were estimated to be eight weeks old. Signs of early neglect were evident, but they were expected to make a full recovery after receiving proper care, deworming, and a nutritious diet to gain weight. Thanks to the diligent rescue staff, the puppies began to thrive, showcasing their playful nature and joyful tail wags within a few days. They were given the names Crysta, Magi, Zak, Hexxus, Justin, and Joey.
Searching For A Home Filled With Love
The rescue is currently accepting adoption applications for the puppies, which will be ready for their forever homes as soon as they fully recover. Fay encourages potential adopters to research the Dogo Argentino breed, noting they require “a lot of stimulation and exercise,” and invites prospective adopters to reach out with any questions.
“They are some of the cutest puppies ever, and so people want to get them, and then they realize they’re too much. It’s a wonderful breed, but they’re just not for everybody. And so we tend to see them get dumped quite a bit once they hit maturity,” Fay added.
We are confident that these sweet canines will soon find loving humans who will cherish and care for them as they deserve. We express our gratitude to everyone involved in rescuing these puppies and look forward to seeing them settle into their forever homes.
