Leopard Spotted Mama Dog Found Tied To A Fence Fights For Breath In Sweltering Arizona Heat
In the middle of a sweltering Arizona day, a compassionate passerby was stunned by a heartbreaking sight.
A newly-mothered, leopard-spotted dog was tied up to a fence, without food, water, or any relief from the searing heat.
What followed is a story of quiet courage, kindness, and a rescue that came just in the nick of time.
Tied Up And Left To Suffer All Alone
On a scorching Arizona day, a poor dog sat alone under the harsh sun, tied to a fence in Phoenix, longing for someone to come to her rescue.
Fortunately, a compassionate person noticed her distress and immediately contacted the Arizona Humane Society. When the rescue team arrived, they were met with a heartbreaking sight.
There, tied tightly to a fence, was a gentle mama dog with striking leopard spots on her fur. Her leash was so short that she could hardly move.
The ground beneath her paws was burning hot, and the sun blazed down on her with no shade to offer any relief. She had nothing – no food, no water, not a thing.
The poor soul stood there, panting heavily, gasping for air in the intense heat. She shuffled to the smallest patch of dirt, trying to escape the blistering pavement beneath her.
A Gentle Mama Dog Who Still Trusted Humans
Every movement she made showed just how desperate she was. It was a truly heartbreaking sight.
Joe Casados, a representative from AHS, shared in an interview about the dog’s condition, saying:
“We don’t know how or when she received her spots, but the condition she was in when our EAMTs arrived on scene indicated she was in need of help.”
Despite all she had been through, this mama dog greeted help with calmness and friendliness.
It was surprising, as dogs in her condition often react with fear, defensiveness, or aggression.
But not her. When the rescuer offered her cool water, she drank it hungrily, as if she hadn’t had a drop to drink in ages.
To protect her paws from the scorching pavement, which was a blistering 133 degrees, they placed a towel down.
The poor dog quickly collapsed onto it, finally finding some comfort.
The rescuers knew this mama had puppies somewhere. So they made it their mission to find her babies and reunite the sweet family.
Her Nine Puppies Were Still Waiting For Her
Not long after, the police tracked down the dog’s owner, who led them to nine puppies waiting inside the home.
The puppies were just over a month old, squirming and whining, still dependent on their mother’s warmth and care.
Fortunately, the owners agreed to let the Arizona Humane Society take charge.
Things started to improve for this furry family from that moment on.
Mama, named Rainbow Brite for her unique spots, and her puppies, now known as the Sprites, were brought straight to the animal hospital.
At the hospital, the kind vets used cool towels to help bring down Rainbow Brite’s temperature. She was a little underweight, but with the right care and nutrition, she soon regained her strength and was able to care for her puppies.
Rainbow Brite was placed with a devoted foster family who gave her the best care. With their help, she gained weight, regained her energy, and transformed into the sweetest dog!
In the end, she found her forever home. I’m so thrilled that this wonderful girl got the happy ending she truly deserved!
