Sometimes animals come into our lives unexpectedly, just like this story.
A cleaning crew found a dog abandoned in a garbage bag, and one member decided to change its life forever.
As per a Facebook post by the Missouri Department of Conservation, the team stumbled upon something surprising while scouting for a cleanup site.
They discovered a small puppy left in the trash, tied up in a black plastic bag. It was disheartening that someone would abandon a dog like this, yet a stroke of luck that the crew found him in time.
One crew member, Stream Team coordinator Brian Waldrop, was deeply touched by the abandoned puppy.
“I was on my knees, picked the little guy up, and fell in love instantly,” Brian shared with FOX 2 St. Louis.
Encountering a dog in a garbage dump was a first for him. Despite the unusual circumstances, Brian felt it was meant to be and decided to take the puppy home with him forever!
He bathed the dog upon reaching home, and the puppy’s original yellow coat transformed into a beautiful white one.
“He’s just… what a great personality, and he’s so soft,” expressed Brian.
Brian mentioned that he hadn’t chosen a name for the dog yet. Though some suggested names related to trash like ‘Hefty,’ for now, he goes by the name ‘Dude.’
It’s saddening that someone abandoned this puppy, but we are grateful that he found a loving new home! Thank you, Brian, for opening your heart to this little one!
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