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Puppy Dumped In Right Lane Of Busy Interstate Sleeps Soundly In His Bed

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| November 10, 2023

Roger was driving down a busy interstate, chatting with his wife on the phone, when he spotted a puppy on the side of the road. The little guy, who would later be named R2, was sitting in the right lane of traffic, and Roger knew he had to act quickly to save him.

He immediately pulled off the road, and as soon as R2 saw him, the puppy ran right into his arms. Roger put R2 in the car, and the little dog immediately lay in his lap and went to sleep, showing an incredible level of trust in his rescuer. This was the beginning of an inspiring journey for R2, who would soon find a loving forever home and leave his traumatic past behind.

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R2 was in poor shape when Roger found him, covered in ticks and fleas. Roger immediately called his wife back, telling her to contact their vet to give R2 the best chance at a healthy life. The vet revealed that R2 had spent his entire life in a crate, which explained his unusual behavior and physical issues.

Despite his past, R2 quickly adapted to his new life. In just a week and a half, he began to look like a regular, happy pup, enjoying his first taste of peanut butter and learning to walk on grass without fear. R2’s new parents signed him up for physical therapy to help with his flat feet, which resulted from the time he spent in a crate.

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R2’s incredible adaptability and resilience continue to amaze his new family. He quickly formed a special bond with Roger and his daughter, wagging his tail and smiling whenever they entered the room. R2 is also great with other animals, making him a perfect addition to the family’s existing group of rescued pets.

Roger’s wife knew from the start that there was no way they could let R2 go, and soon enough, he was officially adopted as their fourth dog. The family continues to work on R2’s physical therapy and help him become more comfortable with new experiences, like going to Home Depot or sleeping in a bed for the first time.

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This heartwarming story of R2’s rescue and transformation serves as a reminder of the power of love and compassion. With the help of his doting family, R2 was able to overcome his past and embrace a bright future filled with cuddles, adventures, and, of course, plenty of peanut butter.

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