Louisville Locals Notice A Dog Hiding In A Bush For 3 Days, Then Learn The Heartbreaking Reason
Recently, something really sad happened in Louisville, Kentucky.
A pup was stuck all alone in a bush for three whole days. He was tied to a tree with barely a foot to move around. He had no food, no shelter, just an empty bowl by his side.
It’s hard to imagine how confused and scared he must’ve felt, waiting and hoping for someone to notice him.
Thankfully, help finally arrived. A Louisville Metro Animal Services officer showed up after getting a call.
The caller warned the dog might be aggressive, but when the officer got there? Oh boy, that pup lit up like sunshine.
He knew someone had finally come for him.
The leash was worn and tight, and bolt cutters didn’t work. But the officer wasn’t giving up. She pulled out a knife and freed him from the little prison he’d been stuck in.
And what did he do in return? The biggest full-body tail wag, paired with the most adorable, cross-eyed look that just melts hearts.
That little face said it all: thank you for not giving up on me.
All things considered, the pup came to the shelter in surprisingly decent shape. Even after spending days out in the elements, he just had a few bug bites and really needed a good scrub down.
And that’s what he got right away. The shelter team gave him a nice warm bath and that’s when his goofy personality started to shine.
They named him Dubya, yep, like George W., because, well… he was found in a bush!
Dubya is around 3 years old, and honestly, he’s just bursting with love and energy. The staff say he’s one of the friendliest dogs they’ve ever met.
He loves chasing toys, going for long walks, and basically doing anything that involves people or play. Colleen Quesenberry Zirnheld, a volunteer, 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.”
The sad part is that no one really knows who left Dubya there. He didn’t have a microchip and wasn’t neutered.
But what’s most important, he’s now in good hands. He’s getting everything he needs: a microchip, his vaccines, and even surgery to treat an eye issue that’s been making him a bit watery-eyed.
The staff suspects he might suffer from entropion, a condition where the eyelid turns inward. But Dubya isn’t letting that slow him down one bit.
While he waits for that special family to come along and welcome him home, volunteers line up for a chance to hang out with him.
Everyone says the same thing: Dubya is full of love, goofy charm, and a heart that just wants to belong.
He’s great with other dogs too, and would thrive in a fun, active household.
For now, Dubya’s still waiting for his forever home. A few people have shown interest, but no one’s taken the leap yet.
Until that perfect family walks through the shelter door, he’s being showered with care, belly rubs, and a whole lot of love.
And one thing’s for sure: whoever brings Dubya home is in for a whole lot of joy.
