Dorothea’s story recently left Phoenix residents deeply shocked.
This 10-year-old Chi Mix found himself stuck on a shopping cart in a dangerous canal, exhausted and barely clinging to life.
Shocked, scared, and with no way out, the dog held on tightly to the cart, hoping for the best.
Fortunately, the Phoenix Fire Department and the Humane Society of Arizona The field team responded immediately to the call!
How did she get there?
A random passerby became concerned when he spotted a mysterious “object” floating in the middle of the canal. Looking closely, they realized that he was breathing – and that it wasn’t an object at all.
It was a dog, strangely stuck in a shopping cart with no one nearby to help her.
Dorothea, a senior Chi mix, immediately caught the attention of passersby who called for help and left the job to the experts. Very quickly, the teams of Arizona Humane Society and Phoenix Fire Department arrived on the scene.
The shelter’s medical technician, Hunter Stribling, worked closely with another team to get Dorothea out as quickly as possible. Given the unknown circumstances, both teams knew time was running out.
They used a ladder to reach the dog, who appeared frozen in fear.
Fortunately, the rescue mission yielded a positive result when Dorothea’s paws finally touched the ground. Stribling and his teammates couldn’t have been happier!
“Miracles happen!” 🥹🙏We are beyond grateful for the quick actions of our incredible field crew and the Phoenix Fire Department who worked together to give this sweet pup a second chance at life. The Arizona Humane Society said in a Instagram video.
The story of Dorothea’s rescue quickly made headlines across the country, showcasing the incredible work AHS does to help stray dogs in need. Dorothée, fortunately, was one of them!
adorable twist
This elderly dog was immediately transferred to the hospital for further examination.
Apart dehydration, ticks and the stench of canal waterDorothea was left with a few broken teeth but was generally in good health.
In no time, she joined her peers in the AHS facility, acclimating to a new life in a safe environment. Despite his advanced age, it only took a few days for this sweet dog to dazzle everyone with the way really cute and lively his spirit was!
From the moment she underwent her treatment, Dorothea showed a loving nature, warming the hearts of the entire rescue team.
“Throughout her month of treatment at the shelter (including a spa day with the AHS groomer), Dorothea proved to be a sweet, loving girl who enjoyed cuddles and attention from humans,” AHS wrote in its publication on website.
A few days later, another exciting news delighted Dorothea’s rescuers.
It turned out that adopters contacted the shelterI want to give Dorothea a loving home! Given her adorable nature and the fact that she is a great companion, the AHS team couldn’t be more grateful to see her matched with a suitable family.
From now on, Dorothea will love rolling in the grass, going on lots of walks and embarking on endless adventures alongside her new family.
She can finally spend her golden years getting treatmentfar from the dangers of an accident like that of his recent past.
Have a good life, Dorothy! You’re lucky to have AHS on your side!
