Often, rescuing animals is more difficult than preparing volunteers. On one such occasion, an organization was alerted about a Pit Bull and her puppies that had been severely neglected. Their owner, a dog hoarder, did not provide adequate nutrition or medical care. When a neighbor saw the mama dog outside, he was startled by her slender body. Fortunately, he called for help, and rescuers quickly arrived on the scene. They knocked on the door, and when the owner answered, he refused to cooperate. She said if the dog and her puppies die, it’s her problem, not theirs.
The rescuers were shocked! They called local authorities, alerting them to the situation. The police arrived and intervened. They demanded that the owner surrender his dogs. The unfeeling man is disgusted! He was combative and the rescuers felt they didn’t have time to pick up the dogs and make a run for it.
One rescuer put several puppies inside his shirt while another pulled the mama dog with a leash. They quickly ran to their car. Once they were inside, a rescuer said, “It’s been a pretty rough day.” Thanks to these everyday heroes, challenging rescues like this don’t stop them from saving animals in the future. Watch the video below to witness the harrowing rescue for yourself.