In this heartbreaking rescue story, set in Lancashire, England, we meet a brave and intelligent German Shepherd. While we’re not sure how the pup ended up in a lake, we do know that he did everything he could to save himself. He swam his little doggy heart out until he found a wooden structure to cling to. It looks like a railing from a dock. A concerned citizen saw the dog and called for help. When rescuers from the emergency services arrived, the cold and frightened puppy was clearly struggling. He held on precariously to the railing as many rescuers entered the icy water.
The sweet dog was frightened and retreated. They are not sure if he was dumped on the spot or ran away. But they knew that the dog had been clinging to the railing all night. Rescue workers pulled him from the water and wrapped him tightly. Next, they need to warm him up. Rescuers quickly drove to the shelter for a full check-up. There would have been hypothermia if not for a phone call from a passerby.
The vet said the dog was healthy, although shy and withdrawn. They are currently searching for the dog’s family, and his face and story are being shared on social media and news outlets. We are so relieved that this puppy is safe and pray that he will be reunited with his family soon.