For 3 Days, A Dog Hid In A Bush In Kentucky, And The Reason Broke Everyone’s Heart

A young dog was discovered hiding in a bush in Louisville, Kentucky, and he’d been stuck there for three long days.

He was tied to a tree so tightly, he could barely move more than a foot in any direction. There was no food, no shelter, just an empty bowl sitting beside him.

It’s heartbreaking to think about how confused and scared he must’ve felt just sitting there, waiting for someone to notice him.

Thankfully, someone finally did. After receiving a call, an officer from Louisville Metro Animal Services arrived on the scene.

The caller had warned the dog might be aggressive, but the second the officer showed up, that scared little pup turned into a beam of sunshine. He knew, right away, he was finally being saved.

The leash was badly frayed and wrapped tightly. Even bolt cutters didn’t work. But the officer was determined. She pulled out a knife and carefully cut the dog free.

And his response? A full-body tail wag that radiated happiness, along with the sweetest cross-eyed look that said everything without a word: “Thank you for coming.”

Despite everything, the pup was in better shape than expected. Aside from some bug bites and needing a serious bath, he was okay. And once he got that warm, soapy wash, his goofy personality started to come through loud and clear.

The team at the shelter decided to name him Dubya. Yep, like George W., because he was found in a bush.

Dubya’s about three years old, and he’s absolutely overflowing with joy and energy. The staff quickly fell for his friendly nature.

He’s a huge fan of toys, walks, and really anything that involves being around people. Shelter volunteer Colleen Quesenberry Zirnheld  shared on Facebook:

“Dubya is everything I thought he would be and WAY MORE!!! He was sooo happy to be outside, marking every tree, post, and bush he could find.”

What’s still unknown is who left Dubya out there. He didn’t have a microchip and hadn’t been neutered. But what matters now is that he’s safe and loved.

He’s already been microchipped and vaccinated. He’s scheduled for a minor eye surgery to help with a watery eye likely caused by entropion, a condition where the eyelid turns inward.

But that doesn’t slow Dubya down. He’s still all waggy tails and eager energy.

While Dubya waits for that special family to walk through the shelter doors, he’s making the most of every single day.

He’s soaking up all the love, attention, and belly rubs the volunteers can give, and let’s just say, there’s no shortage of people lining up for a chance to hang out with him.

He’s got this huge heart, and even after everything he’s been through, he still greets people with full-body tail wags and that same silly, cross-eyed grin. He’s good with other dogs, too.

Dubya would absolutely thrive in a home that’s full of fun, adventure, and people who want to shower him with affection. A few families have shown interest, but no one’s officially stepped forward yet.

So until that perfect match shows up, Dubya’s surrounded by belly rubs, treats, and people who truly care about him.

And somewhere out there, his forever person is just waiting to fall in love with that wiggly tail and goofy little grin.