Rescuers From Missouri Were On A Rescue Mission When They Spotted A Pup Tied To A Picnic Table

As an animal rescuer, you have to be prepared for anything that can come up. It’s impossible to predict when your next mission will come to pass.

Before a major downpour, the committed staff of Stray Rescue of St. Louis, under the direction of Donna Lochmann, hurried to the streets to assist needy canines, only to find something very startling.

The volunteers noticed a defenseless critter peering from between picnic chairs during one of their excursions in a nearby park. Their hearts broke into a million fragments as they approached each other more closely.

Peeking Behind The Benches

From behind the benches, a small, timid dog gazed at them. The team discovered as they got closer that his owners had likely left him there after tying him to a picnic table.

The pup was obviously in poor condition, but no one is certain how long he had to go without food or drink.

He appeared scared and terrified following what turned out to be the worst event of his life. It’s never easy to be abandoned by the people you care about, and this dejected dog was no different.

The dog’s fur was entirely covered in dog ringworms, which made matters worse.

Here in St. Louis, there was intermittent rain and a few thunderstorms this week. The rescue posted on Facebook that the young puppy, who was abandoned at a park tied up, was COVERED in fungus.

The puppy initially stayed away and let out a loud cry of terror. He tried to frighten the rescuers away by barking his heart out in fear.

Fortunately, the team quickly became friends with him, offering him sweets and encouraging words. His new chapter in life began when they carefully fastened a leash around his neck and led him to the car.

He was really courageous when we initially came up to him, but as soon as we were in the Jeep, he curled up on Donna’s lap and sighed deeply, which spoke a lot, SRSL continued.

He became the sweetest lovebug right away. The dog is quite appreciative that he is at last secure.

Off To A New Start

The pup was found to have ringworms and no other problems. The puppy, who was eventually given the name Wilbur, was given medicinal baths when he first arrived at SRSL headquarters.

In a few short days, he will be prepared for foster care after receiving medicinal baths. The rescuer said he would never have to face loneliness or muster such courage again.

Being alone in the rain and out of that park was a huge relief to him. It took him a while to get used to his new surroundings, but Wilbur was clearly content.

Wilbur will start a new journey in a foster home when he’s ready, with the goal of finding the ideal family shortly.