Unexpected surprises can occasionally enter our lives, especially when they take the form of new animals. A kind discovery made by a cleanup crew recently transformed the lives of a small puppy and the kind person who found him.
On March 19, while scoping out potential clean-up sites, a team from Missouri Stream Teams, Beyond Housing, and residents of a Tiered Community discovered something peculiar in the trash. A tiny dog had been ruthlessly abandoned; it was crated up in a black plastic trash bag. Despite the tragic sight, the staff was committed to changing things.
Stream Team Coordinator Brian Waldrop was one of the team members that connected with the abandoned dog right away. Brian told FOX 2 St. Louis, “I was just down on my knees, picked it up, and fell instantly in love.” It touched his heart that he was seeing this firsthand with a dog in such a terrible situation.
Brian made the decision to open his heart and provide the puppy with a loving forever home because he realized that this was a unique moment. Brian gave the puppy a much-needed wash as soon as he got home. He was shocked to see that the dog’s gorgeous white coat had emerged from beneath its original yellow hue. Brian was so happy that he had to tell how much he liked the puppy. He said, “He is just so soft and has such a great personality.”
Although Brian hasn’t decided on a name for his new pet, he has been referring to him as “Dude” with affection. Some have proposed names with a garbage theme, such as “Hefty,” but Brian is still undecided. Whatever its name, the most important thing is that this puppy has a loving home and a promising future.
The idea that someone would desert a puppy thus defenseless is depressing. But because of Brian’s generosity and compassion, we are delighted that this tale has a happy conclusion. Let’s spread the message of love and optimism by telling everyone about this endearing story.
