Dog Hit By A Car And Left To Face The End Found After A Month, Alive And Desperate For Help
Alright, let me tell you a story about a brave pup named Hangar Hank, a true fighter with a heart bigger than any challenge he faced.
Hank’s journey didn’t start easy. Found near an airport in Louisiana, this sweet dog was hit by a car and left all alone to struggle.
For almost a whole month, Hank managed to survive on his own, despite his serious injuries.
When animal control officers finally found Hank, he was barely holding on. His body was covered in painful wounds, and you could tell he needed help right away.
But the moment they scooped him up, Hank’s luck took a turn for the better.
He was rushed to a vet with support from the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a group that’s all about giving pets a fresh start and the care they deserve.
Hank’s recovery wasn’t quick or easy. His injuries were deep, with torn skin and damaged ears.
It was truly heartbreaking to watch him endure all that pain.
But through it all, Hank was really calm and gentle. He didn’t growl or cause any trouble; he just stayed quiet and trusted the vets while they carefully helped heal his wounds.
The folks at BISSELL saw something special in Hank, especially the founder, Cathy Bissell, who shared in an interview:
“This case really stuck with me. His injuries were so severe – his skin was torn on all sides of his body, his ears were damaged, and he was clearly in terrible pain. And yet, he was the sweetest, most gentle brindle blockhead.”
Dogs have this incredible way of bouncing back, no matter how tough things get. And Hank’s will to live, to love, and to be loved, that’s what kept him going, as Cathy added:
“With the condition he was in – the torn skin, the trauma – it’s nothing short of a miracle that he held on long enough to be found… I think it was his heart. That quiet strength, that will to survive.”
When Hank’s story was shared online, plenty of people reached out, willing to adopt him. But one family from Michigan felt a special pull.
They saw Hank and knew he was the one, as Cathy shared:
“They said Hank was exactly the dog they’d been waiting for – one who needed them. His picture tugged at their hearts. They told me they had all the love in the world to give – and they wanted to give it to him.”
BISSELL made sure Hank got to his new home. She personally drove him all the way from Louisiana up to the Great Lakes.
When Hank met his new family, the moment was pure magic. They got down on the floor, letting him know he was now safe, loved, and finally where he belonged.
Today, Hank’s scars are still there, but his eyes shine bright with happiness.
His new family absolutely adores him, as Cathy shared:
“Physically, while he’s healed so much, though those scars will always be part of his story, emotionally, he’s finally receiving the love and care he’s always deserved. He’s thriving now.”
With stories like Hank’s, it’s easy to see why the BISSELL’s rescue efforts never stop: because every pet deserves a happy, safe place to call home.
