Month: June 2016

For those of us who are feared of heights and falling, bridges can be very scared. The likeliness of falling off a bridge, particularly in case you’re in your auto, isn’t high, yet it can still be horrifying. Now imagine that picture and fear being a dog that does not comprehend what is occurring. They realize that autos are huge and loud, however they don’t understand how risky autos are until it’s too late. If they get spooked, a dog will run out and could get hit and killed. So, a bridge is the last place you’d want your dog to be. Recently, this little dog got lost and ended up on the Brooklyn Bridge. A limo driver Garrick Quinones happened to see the scared dog falling down on the side of the bridge. He acted quick and pulled his auto over to save the dog before he got hit. Garrick is a toy sculpting lover and felt attracted to the dog that looks like Toto from ‘The Wizard of Oz’. He stooped down in traffic to force the dog towards him; however the pup was very far. But, Garrick wasn’t confused! He figured out how to make a rope utilizing his telephone charger and could hand up the dog and take him to safe place. Like these people who rescued a canine from cold Michigan waters, Garrick thought about the puppy’s safety before his own.

The power of social media has never been stronger than when Cassandra Clark used it to rescue a mistreated pup and ended up saving 12 more lives in the process. Clark first noticed a husky on the balcony of a house near to her own in Dallas, but didn’t think too much of it. The pup had some area to move around and a large crate. But then something happened, and Clark saw the pup again – but now, he had a metal muzzle on. She noticed, but decided not to get involved. Shortly after, she once more saw the pup outside in the 100-degree heat without water. What finally pushed her to take action was when she heard him crying and wailing on a hot, 104-degree weather Monday. He had been confined to a tiny cage that was nowhere near the right size for him, hunched over and sad. She called animal services, but was told that they might have to wait 24 hours before responding. Her concerns that the pup may not survive heightened, and she took to Facebook and made a post about the poor husky. It didn’t take long for others to respond. The post had been shared nearly 1,000 times, leading to the faster rescue of the pup. Dallas Animal Services rushed to the house, and discovered something shocking. There were 12 other animals in the house, including another husky and several young kittens. The huskies were found malnourished and underweight, but now all the animals are safe and sound, thanks to Clark’s instincts to act fast. This story shows us the power of social media when used right. If you witness a similar situation with animals being mistreated and left in the heat, please contact your local animal services. Don’t forget to like and share to spread awareness! Feature Image Source: Cassandra Clark