One couple found an extraordinary and ‘scary gift box’ on the street across their house on the sunrise of Halloween this year.
Other than that, it was common for the area to have garbage that needed to be properly disposed of; the box, tightly wrapped in a plastic trash bag, was moving.
Although a little shocked, the duo, Gloria and Guillermo Reyes, got curious and went closer to look better. To their surprise, poking on the hole of the box was a dog’s snout!
The puppy lacked air because it tried to chew off the plastic, so they ripped the box open and found one frail and frightened golden retriever puppy.
The couple contacted a relative, Berni Gutierrez, who contacted Hand in Paw Founder Piper Wood.
Having been inside the box for at least 24 hours, Wood was initially worried that the 8–week–old pup had suffered oxygen deprivation. But that’s not all. The vet also found out that he had parvovirus, a disease that can be lethal if not treated immediately. Fortunately, the golden pup is already receiving the treatment that he needs.
“He’s very lethargic right now, but he wags his tail and gives kisses,” said Wood. “You can tell he’s going to be a great dog, but he’s not feeling well right now.”
The puppy, presently called Dexter, was believed to have come from some backyard breeder who, instead of having the pup treated by a vet, just discarded him when he got sick.
“It is a widespread and disturbing practice that dogs get tossed out when they show any sign of sickness,” said Wood. There have already been hundreds of applications to adopt Dexter, a golden retriever who is simply adorable.
Dexter’s life may have been rough, but he’s lucky to have someone like Wood, who will do everything she can to give him the bright future he deserves.
Photo Credits to Hand in Paw
