As dog parents, we know stability is the most important thing in a pup’s life. That is why animal lovers cannot fathom stories like this one, but thankfully, this tale ends happily, thanks to compassionate individuals. A small Poodle sat motionless on a busy California street. She wore a faded pink dress, a small reminder that someone once cared deeply for the dog. She waited as if she was sure her family would return for her. She stayed in the same spot, her head drooping lower with each passing moment.
Hope seemed to be slipping away. Faith Easdale, who volunteers with Dream Fetchers rescue, heard about the dog and knew she had to act fast to help this lonely pup. “I thought, ‘Oh no, poor little baby just sitting there, waiting,’” Easdale shared on Facebook. She rushed to the location but found no sign of the Poodle. Panic began to set in, though she hoped the dog had found shelter somewhere nearby. Undeterred, she searched the area, enlisting a friend to help ask locals if they had seen the dog.
A man nearby confirmed that the little Poodle had been lingering there for days and often sought refuge in the bushes. Following his lead, Easdale moved quietly, scanning the area. And there she was—the saddest sight. “We carefully set baby gates around her and I approached slowly,” Easdale recalled. “She was terrified.”
Despite the fear, Easdale’s gentle presence reassured the small dog. The pup, now realizing she was safe, melted into Easdale’s arms and gave her soft kisses. “Once she settled, she crawled right into my lap and kissed me,” Easdale wrote. She removed the filthy pink dress and gave the pup a warm meal and a soft blanket.
Back at home, Easdale bathed the Poodle and checked her for any obvious health concerns. Thankfully, aside from matted fur, she appeared healthy. There was no collar or microchip to indicate where she had come from—or why she had been abandoned.
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The next day, Easdale took the Poodle for a well-deserved grooming session. The transformation was stunning, and the groomers affectionately named her Sugar. Easdale couldn’t help but compare the pup’s journey to a fairytale: “I feel like this is the turning point so many times. Like a little Cinderella story, she posted. “Giving them a second chance is what keeps us going, always hoping for brighter days.”
Now, Easdale is searching for the perfect foster home where Sugar can relax and heal emotionally. Once ready, this sweet dog will begin her search for a forever family—one that will love her as faithfully as she has waited to be loved.
Toledo, United States.
