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U.S.Coast Guards were making a routine inspection when they heard barking and scratching from inside one of the containers
Image credits:Forever Changed Animal Rescue
At the beginning of February, members of the U.S. Coast Guard were conducting routine inspections at a port in Texas. There was nothing that could surprise them – or so they thought. When they approached one of the containers, they heard barking and scratching. Wasting no time, they quickly ordered workers to remove the shipping container from the high stack so they could open it and free whoever was so desperately asking for help.
“When they lowered the container and opened the door, a dog popped out!” U.S. Coast Guard Heartland shared on their Facebook page.
Image credits:U.S. Coast Guard Heartland
Connie spent over 8 days with no food or water in complete darkness
As soon as they opened it, a beautiful brown dog jumped out, thankful that someone had heard her desperate pleas
“She was tired, hungry and very happy to see her rescuers,” one of the Coast Guards said.
Despite the terrifying ordeal, thedogwas just happy to be out of the dark and into the arms of kindhearted people. She called for help, and they answered it! Of course she had to reward them with kisses.
After being freed, the gorgeous brown pup received a new name – Connie the Container Dog. Connie happily chomped on the food and water she was offered, soothing her gurgling belly. Satiated and safe, now it was time for her to leave the port where she would begin her journey looking for a new home.
“We are so proud of our team of marine inspectors who were in the right place at the right time, then trusted their instincts and saved a dog’s life!” U.S. Coast Guard Heartland proudly wrote.
“We can’t thank all of the amazing people involved in this rescue enough for saving Connie’s life.”
“She was tired, hungry, and very happy to see her rescuers,” one of the Coast Guards said
After getting a hearty meal, Connie was taken to a local shelter. From there, she went to Forever Changed Animal Rescue
At the shelter, the experiencedtravelergot a full health checkup. Due to her ordeal, she was exhausted and malnourished and, sadly, tested positive for heartworm – a condition that would require treatment. But there was a more pleasant surprise hiding inside Connie – she is pregnant! When she was stuck in the dark, she had to stay strong not just for herself but also for her pups.
“She’s doing quite well!” shared Connie’s veterinarian. “As you can imagine, she’s spent a lot of time lounging and decompressing since she arrived on Tuesday night. She’s loving the regular meals and constant access to plenty of water!”
The mama dog is expected to make a full recovery despite her trials in the shipping container. However, her experience made her pregnancy a high-risk one so she would have to be under constant observation at the vet.
Volunteer pilots offered to fly Connie on a private plane to Washington D.C. – quite an upgrade from a shipping container
Whatever life will throw at her, Connie will never have to face it alone again. With a bunch of devoted volunteers at the shelter and thousands of well-wishers online, Connie has the best possible chances.
“We’re working on putting some weight on her as she’s extremely underweight, especially given that she’s pregnant,” Andrea the vet said. “She is currently with me, and the plan is to have her stay here for the duration of her pregnancy.”
Connie got a full check up. Her ordeal left her exhausted and she was diagnosed with heartworm
On a happier note, Connie is also pregnant! So this mama dog stayed strong for her pups
Connie’s getting her happy ending. But hundreds of other dogs are still waiting for theirs
If puppy cuddles or wagging tails are not enough to convince you, there are a lot of surprisingbenefitsin owning adog.
Bonus facts: they are fluffy, soft and will love you more than anything in the world. All you have to do is pay a small shelter fee. Not a bad deal for a lifelongwholesomefriendship.
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