Stray Dog Takes Shelter On Family Porch Waiting For A Helping Hand
In Missouri, a family discovered a small, frightened dog lying on their front porch, completely still.
The pup seemed to be in survival mode, unwilling to move until she finally encountered the kindness she had never known before.
A Search For Compassion
After the family reported the dog on their porch, Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) responded to the call.
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Initially, the SRSL team assumed the dog was injured because she wasn’t moving at all. But as they got closer, she suddenly jumped up and tried to protect herself, thinking she was in danger.
“All she wanted was kindness, and to be deprived of that until now breaks our heart. This tiny little dog was so fearful of being hurt by us when we first met her,” SRSL shared on their Facebook page.
Source: Stray Rescue of St. Louis
The puppy’s rough life was apparent. While the specifics of her past remained unknown, it was clear she had been deprived of love and kindness for quite some time.
To gain her trust, the SRSL team offered her treats and patiently waited. Eventually, the dog began to relax and allowed them to place a leash on her.
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Named Babbit, the dog was safely removed from the porch and taken to the SRSL facility, where she received the care and attention she needed.
Though initially exhausted, Babbit quickly began to relax and revealed her gentle, loving side. It became clear that she was a sweet dog who had simply been searching for someone to care for her.
A New Beginning In A Foster Home
Babbit was soon placed in a foster home, where she eagerly started her new life with a loving family.
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To her delight, she discovered a new doggy sibling who looked just like her!
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Surrounded by love and care, Babbit was overjoyed to have both a home and a companion.
“The family that took her home actually have a dog that looks almost identical to her! Babbit has been cuddling with them on the couch, and she loves their little dog, her twin,” SRSL wrote.
Once a stray with no place to go, Babbit has now traded a cold porch for a warm bed, where she can finally leave her past behind and look forward to a future filled with love and happiness.
Watch her story here:
