This Dog Was Found Abandoned In A South Carolina Dumpster, But An Animal Rescue Found The Pup A Safe Place To Stay
Recently, a dog was found abandoned in a dumpster. Thanks to an animal rescue in South Carolina, the dog Sydney (formerly known as Sadie) was able to find a safe place to stay.
According to the Cumberland County Animal Services in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Sydney soiled in the house and bit her owner after being physically disciplined. Afterward, the owner threw the dog in the dumpster.
Cumberland County Animal Services discovered the pup in the dumpster and brought her to its shelter. They started searching for a rescue to take Sydney in rather than an adopter due to her history of biting.
The agency reached out to rescue partners and spread the word on social media of the urgent need for a new home for Sydney. Her hold at the county shelter was quickly coming to an end, which meant she would be euthanized soon.
Under the post, many people left comments, expressing their outrage over the way Sydney had been treated by her previous owner. Several called for the owner to get charged with animal cruelty and neglect.
Fortunately, Dochas n Gra Animal Rescue of Chesterfield, South Carolina, came to Sydney’s aid. The rescue picked Sydney up and brought her to a nonprofit rescue and sanctuary for animals in need of medical care.
“She was on her last day. She was going to be euthanized, and she was sick with an upper respiratory infection,” said Victoria McGonigal, the founder of Dochas N Gra Animal Rescue.
When McGonigal heard that Cumberland County Animal Services was looking for a no-kill rescue home for Sydney, she immediately volunteered Dochas N Gra Animal Rescue.
Sydney has been doing well since her arrival to her new home. She has greeted everyone she meets with love. She also enjoys kisses and snuggles and is a very good listener. At present, she is focusing on healing from her upper respiratory infection.
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After she is spayed and makes a full recovery, the Dochas N Gra Animal Rescue will help Sydney prepare for a forever home.
McGonigal hopes that Sydney’s story inspires people looking for pets to adopt from shelters, as there are so many rescue animals with wonderful personalities just waiting to be loved.
Cumberland County Animal Services was pleased that Sydney got to have a happy ending and encouraged anyone struggling to maintain their pets to seek out their local shelters.
“We are very glad we were able to rescue Sadie from a potentially dangerous situation and find her a safe place with Dochas N Gra Animal Rescue out of Chesterfield, South Carolina,” said Elaine Smith, the director of the Cumberland County Animal Services.
“We hope anyone facing difficulties in keeping their pet will contact their local shelter rather than abandon the animal to an uncertain fate.”
“Additionally, we urge people to spay or neuter their pets to help address the current overpopulation crisis in shelters like ours.”
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