When a Good Samaritan found a frightened puppy curled up behind a dumpster in an alley in St. Louis, Missouri, they reached out to Stray Rescue of St. Louis for help. Donna Lochmann and her team quickly arrived at the scene, where they discovered the dog, later named Joan of Bark, hiding from the world with a resigned demeanor.
The moment Joan of Bark heard Lochmann’s voice, her beautiful eyes conveyed a mix of sorrow and fear. Lochmann sat beside her and offered Vienna sausages, which the hungry pup eagerly consumed despite her uncertainty. After some gentle encouragement, Lochmann managed to put a leash on Joan of Bark, but the terrified dog hesitated. Once she stood up, the rescuers learned the heartbreaking reason for her fear: one of her back legs was broken, likely from being hit by a vehicle.
Once Joan of Bark was safely lured into a crate, the rescuers comforted her, assuring her that she was now safe. They quickly rushed her to the clinic, where the vet conducted an examination and an X-ray of her leg. The vet staff provided her with a soothing bath, and Joan of Bark expressed her gratitude with her thankful eyes.
Despite the vet team’s best efforts to save her leg, it had to be amputated due to the injury’s severity. Following a successful surgery, the brave dog began her recovery process.
Receiving A Lot Of Love
Once healed, Joan of Bark was moved to a shelter where she no longer felt pain. Her rescuers showered her with love, making her feel safe and cherished. Joan relished every moment spent with her caretakers, enjoying cuddles and affection.
The love she received instilled hope in her heart that one day she would find a family of her own, who would love her unconditionally. Despite being a tripod, Joan of Bark embraced life, enjoying playful moments in the yard and quickly fitting into a welcoming foster home.
Joan of Bark was warmly embraced by her foster family, who ensured she experienced the warmth and comfort of a loving home. She formed a bond with her furry foster sister and began her quest for her forever family. While it’s uncertain if her greatest wish has been fulfilled, it’s certain that this gentle pup deserves the unconditional love of parents who cherish her.
