Rescuing dogs in need is Stray Rescue of St. Louis’s (SRSL) daily mission. But a recent call from a family in the capital city brought them a unique case. This wasn’t their usual report of a frightened pup hiding under a car or in an abandoned building. Instead, a small, gray Bully mix had wandered up to a stranger’s porch, seemingly searching for a place to belong. “We got a call about a small dog who showed up on someone’s porch,” SRSL shared in a Facebook video. “They thought she might be injured because she wouldn’t move.”
When the rescue team arrived, they found the puppy, later named Babbit, sitting on the porch. Though uninjured, she was clearly in survival mode. Terrified, Babbit barked and lunged at the rescuers to keep them at bay. Her fear was evident, but the team was determined to help her.
Using treats to build trust, the rescuers patiently coaxed Babbit out of her defensive stance. After a few tense moments, she let them place a slip lead around her neck. With gentle care, they led her away from the porch and onto the path to a better life. The moment Babbit arrived at SRSL, her demeanor began to shift. Exhausted from her ordeal, she melted into her rescuers’ arms and fell asleep, finally feeling safe.
In just 24 hours, Babbit transformed from a frightened, snarling pup into a loving and trusting dog. After a restful night, the staff gave her a soothing bath, which seemed to lift her spirits even more. Babbit’s new chapter truly began when she found a foster family. She now spends her days cuddling with her foster parents and playing with her new sibling — a dog who looks just like her!
Though she’s waiting for her forever home, Babbit’s life has already changed for the better. With her past struggles behind her, this sweet girl can finally enjoy her days, dreaming of the wonderful future that awaits her.
A children's doctor had been evicted and had left items behind when she left. Among them was something alarming: a plastic storage bin, where a dog had been locked inside. If someone is this cruel to a small, defenseless dog, how can they continue to treat children as a doctor?
To see Babbit’s rescue, click ‘play’ below. Thank you to all involved for giving this precious pup a second chance! Without caring animal rescuers and foster families, stories like this one wouldn’t be possible.
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