It’s heartbreaking and unjust to abandon dogs, making them feel unworthy of affection.
Four vulnerable Dogo Argentino puppies found themselves alone and terrified after being heartlessly discarded in a truck bed under the cover of darkness.
Cold and hungry, the innocent pups huddled close together, seeking comfort. The precious little ones longed for their mother and began to cry out, wishing to be reunited in her warm embrace.
The four siblings desperately hoped to encounter compassionate humans who would show them they deserved to be loved and cherished.
A Rescue Mission
On that same night, Alex Towers, a resident of Georgia, was finishing his workout and made his way to his truck parked in the garage.
Out of nowhere, he heard the sound of dogs crying and soon found the four malnourished Dogo Argentino pups shivering in the bed of his truck, leaving him devastated.
The pups gazed up at him with sorrowful eyes.
Seeing the little ones’ visible ribs, Towers realized they urgently needed medical attention. He immediately reached out to find a nearby pet hospital that was open at night.
Once he and his girlfriend learned that Veterinary Emergency Group, an animal hospital in Brookhaven, Georgia, was available, they rushed the pups there.
The hospital team assessed the puppies and provided them with the necessary medical care.
They then contacted DC Dogos Rescue, a Florida-based organization dedicated to finding forever homes for Dogo Argentinos, who kindly agreed to take the puppies in.
The Rescue Takes The Pups In Their Care
The following day, their foster, residing nearby, picked up the puppies and took them home, providing them with love and care.
After a few days, a volunteer transported the lovely pups to the rescue farm located in Tampa.
Upon arrival, the staff warmly welcomed the puppies and showered them with love and affection.
The siblings were inseparable, often cuddling up together for comfort.
One volunteer who transported them to Tampa fell in love with one of the pups and made the decision to foster her.
Shortly after the four puppies joined the rescue, two additional Dogo Argentino pups were discovered in Atlanta. They were rescued and brought to Tampa as well.
“Someone noticed them on the sidewalk beside the road. It was clear they had simply been abandoned; they were around the same age, eight weeks old. We suspect they might be from the same litter,” explained Pamela Fay, the executive director of DC Dogos Rescue, in a conversation with PEOPLE.
All six puppies were taken to the vet and estimated to be eight weeks old.
While it was clear they had experienced neglect early in their lives, they were anticipated to make a full recovery.
The puppies needed to be dewormed and placed on a nutritious diet to help them gain weight.
The rescue team provided excellent care for the adorable pups.
A few days later, the puppies began to thrive. The staff enjoyed watching them play and wag their tiny tails, their eyes shining with newfound hope.
The puppies were named Crysta, Magi, Zak, Hexxus, Justin, and Joey.
Searching For A Home Filled With Love
The rescue is currently accepting applications for adoption for the pups.
Once they are fully recovered, they will be ready to find their forever homes.
Fay encourages prospective adopters to thoroughly research the breed, as they require “lots of exercise and mental stimulation.”
She invites interested individuals to reach out with any questions they may have about the Dogo Argentino puppies.
“They are among the most adorable puppies ever, and people are eager to adopt them, yet later realize they require more than they anticipated. This breed is wonderful but may not be suitable for everyone. Consequently, we frequently see them abandoned once they reach maturity,” Fay remarked.
We are certain that these lovable pups will soon find the humans who will shower them with affection and care as they rightfully deserve.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone involved in rescuing these little ones. We eagerly anticipate their journey into loving forever homes.
