When a woman named Heather Frazer heard the cries of a puppy nearby, she knew that something wasn’t right, and desperately searched for the source of the sounds.
The cries echoed near her home for weeks until one day, she was finally able to pinpoint the apartment they were coming from. Once she found the source, she called the police.
Inside, they found a horrible scene: a Golden Retriever puppy had been beaten with an iron rod, and there were two other cats who’d endured their share of abuse.
The apartment belonged to a young man named Shundong Hu, who was promptly arrested, and now faces charges. The pup was taken into the care of the Arizona Humane Society, where he was given treatment.
But this story has a wonderful ending! When Frazer, the hero, was invited to attend a press conference about the puppy, she was given an amazing surprise – she got to take the puppy home!
Good Samaritan who rescued Puppy who was being abused takes him home today! She’s officially his new mom. #fox10phoenix #rescue pic.twitter.com/aB3wn5pb3r
— Danielle Miller (@Fox10Danielle) January 27, 2017
Frazer had expressed interest in adopting Raine while he was recovering, but because the rescue was flooded with applications, she wasn’t sure if she’d be given the chance.
Raine posing for the camera! So sad to think what this sweet puppy has been through. His life is much better now! #fox10phoenix @azhumane pic.twitter.com/x45krVW7M9
— Danielle Miller (@Fox10Danielle) January 27, 2017
Watch the full press conference here:
(To see the heartwarming moment when Frazer gets the great news, fast forward to the 6:55 mark!)
What a beautiful, happy ending! This good Samaritan is a perfect example of being a voice for innocent animals who need help. This is a great reminder to animal lovers: if you see or hear signs of abuse, say something!
Raine was being abused with an iron rod. Heather heard his cries & called police. Today she takes him home. This story @ 5:30 #fox10phoenix pic.twitter.com/OzsVjtFffE
— Danielle Miller (@Fox10Danielle) January 27, 2017
Thanks to her caring diligence, Raine has now found his forever home, and a new life, with his beloved hero.
This story has me crying tears of joy! Raine was once abused so badly & today he goes home to a loving family. @5:30 #fox10phoenix pic.twitter.com/9rkAx9TBAw
— Danielle Miller (@Fox10Danielle) January 27, 2017
(h/t: Fox News 10)
