On an ordinary January afternoon in Rock Point, Arizona, Hanna Wilson and her teenage son found themselves unexpectedly rescuing a group of puppies. As they were driving, they spotted two heaps of black and white fluff lying on a busy dirt road. Curiosity getting the better of them, they decided to investigate. Upon closer inspection, they discovered eight young pups snuggled up together, all alone without their family. Wilson knew she had to act fast to help these furry little creatures in need.
As cars zoomed past the dirt road, Wilson noticed a pack of puppies in danger of getting hit. She sprang into action and contacted a reliable rescue organization for assistance. Upon receiving the plea for help, Shelby Davis, the director of Soul Dog Rescue, immediately set off on a one-hour drive to Rock Point, Arizona. However, before she could reach the location, Wilson alerted her that there were not eight but thirteen puppies in need of rescue, with some hiding from plain sight.
Due to the distance of Davis and the worsening traffic on the dirt road, Wilson and her son decided to take matters into their own hands and rescue as many puppies as they could in the shortest time possible. Wilson’s son chased after the puppies while she gathered them all in a crate and waited patiently for Davis to arrive. Upon arrival, Davis helped transfer the puppies to her rescue vehicle and expressed her gratitude towards Wilson for not ignoring the pups like others did. Davis believes that everyday citizens like Wilson can make a significant difference in saving animals and that things are improving for the better with more people in the community performing rescues and not turning a blind eye. As Davis drove away with the puppies, she got a glimpse of their lively personalities.
According to Davis, some of the puppies would engage in lengthy conversations with him and express their opinions when he looked at them. Upon arrival at the veterinarian’s office, the puppies underwent thorough medical examinations, and they were provided with food and water, which they eagerly consumed since they were famished and parched. Although they were able to consume wet food on their own, they appeared to have gone without sustenance for an extended period. Given that temperatures plummeted to 15 degrees Fahrenheit at night, it is uncertain how long the puppies had been outside, but Davis believes that they would not have survived another night.
The puppies were rescued at the right moment and didn’t have to go to a shelter as they were taken into foster care immediately. This was beneficial for them as they received constant care and attention from their foster parents. According to Davis, this was the best possible outcome for the puppies. The report is from thedodo.com.
