Homeless dogs face daily challenges in search of food and warmth as temperatures drop. This struggle is even more pronounced for little puppies who have been separated from their mothers, enduring hunger and cold while they long for human kindness.
Ace, a small puppy, found himself alone and shivering in a store parking lot, desperately missing his mother. With a heart full of sadness, he watched as shoppers passed by, hoping someone would take him to a safer, warmer place.
A Little Furball Needs Help
Deanna Tsosie, a dedicated dog rescuer, received a heartbreaking call from a compassionate neighbor on the Navajo reservation about a small black puppy resting alone in the parking lot of an Ace Hardware store. “He is about 4–5 weeks old. He was supposedly dumped off there …,” Tsosie shared on Instagram.
Concerned for his safety, Tsosie rushed to the hardware store and found Ace sheltering next to a parked car. When she approached, he was frightened and quickly scurried behind the nearest vehicle.
Tsosie gently spoke to Ace and assured him that he was safe. He gradually emerged from his hiding spot, sensing he could trust her. After holding him, she searched the vicinity for his mother or siblings but found no trace of them. As Tsosie cradled Ace in her arms, his sad eyes seemed to plead for love and a forever home.
Determined to find Ace a loving family, Tsosie reached out to Az Hidden Jem Rescue in Phoenix, Arizona, who welcomed him with open arms. They fell in love with Ace the moment they saw his rescue video.
“He looked like a little bear and [was] just confused,” the rescue shared on Instagram. That same day, they took him to the vet for a thorough checkup where it was discovered that Ace was suffering from mange and prescribed with the necessary treatment.
Sweet Life In A Foster Home
The Phoenix-based rescue found Ace the perfect foster family, who welcomed him into their home with open hearts. While Ace receives treatment for mange, he embraces his new, joyful life, filled with love and attention from his foster family. He spends his days playing with his foster siblings—adorable kittens.
Once he fully recovers, Ace will be ready to find his forever home, and it’s certain that he will capture the heart of a loving family who will shower him with the affection he truly deserves.
