An old, worn tire on an empty cul-de-sac in Muskogee, California has become a temporary home for a very interesting group.
While seeking shelter from the hot sun, three small dogs were found crushed under a tire. And because it was so remote and the weather was hot, the chances of survival were slim.
But luck almost smiled on them and a good Samaritan noticed them and decided to ask for help.
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A dog is lying on the trash can
A man happened to look back and saw a white terrier lying on a pile of garbage. Knowing how hot it was outside, the man knew the dogs needed help and called local muskox rescue group Faith Easdale – Dream Fetchers: Project Rescue. The trust was not surprised as it received so many such calls.
“We do this all the time. We see dogs dumped in underpasses, fields, canyons, freeways, you name it — and that area is one of the worst. Hardly anyone would go there or even see these dogs, and even if they had seen them, they would have kept on going. They just don’t care. It’s an everyday occurrence,” Faith told The Dodo.
Faith immediately contacted one of her rescuer friends in the area, Cassandra Aldridge, and asked her to check up on the pups. When she got to the site, Cassandra immediately spotted the pup, and when she got close to check up on it in the tire, two more faces looked up at her.
Unfortunately, the pups were too lethargic and dehydrated, so they didn’t have the strength to move from their spot. Knowing that she had to move the dog into a shade as soon as possible, Cassandra took the entire tire and put it in the back seat of her car.
Cassandra didn’t know how long the pups were stranded out there in the Muscoy heat, but what she did know was how much the pups were relieved to be near air-conditioning.
After Faith arrived at the scene, the pups scattered in the back seat, making her lure them out of hiding.
After some time, she finally managed to get to the scared puppies, wrapping them in a blanket and giving each one some cold water, which they gulped down immediately.
“I stroked their heads and let them know that they were OK, and then I put [them] one by one in a crate. They just were so lethargic that they didn’t even want to run. But they were all so happy to be in that crate huddled together,” she said.
Faith was overjoyed when she finally had the pups safe. However, when she noticed that the white dog had her paws over the black one who appeared to be recently pregnant, her heart melted from cuteness.
At The Vet
The little pack was immediately rushed to the nearby veterinary hospital where they were given a thorough medical exam and lots of fluids.
Since they needed names to be put on their veterinary forms, the rescue team decided it would only be appropriate if they were named by different brands of tires — Michelin, Pirelli, and Kumho.
Even though they were infested with fleas and ticks, and were missing patches of skin because of their scratching, the little trio was happy that they were finally safe.I am sure they were even happier after receiving spaying, neutering, dental cleanings, and professional grooming!
“Pirelli and Kumho were both lactating, meaning they were still producing milk for puppies that were hopefully old enough to be weaned; Michelin was shut down and protective and is opening up as the days go by. The girls are so loving and seem to feel like royalty with their new ’dos. Michelin is still too proud to wiggle his tail but we can see the light coming back to his eyes,” Hedy Alison, office manager of Camino Pet Hospital, wrote in a hospital report.
As soon as they received their vaccines and microchips, the pups were moved to foster care where they continued to regain their health and remember what it’s like to be happy.
Forever Home
After spending some time at their fosters and completely recovering, the pups found a forever home!
The first one to get adopted was Michelin! This was incredible news to Faith since she was worried about him the most when she rescued him.
“This tire baby was the one I was worried might not even survive the transport to the hospital. He seemed the most broken! He wouldn’t take the water offered and I knew we had to HURRY to get him help! Thankfully he recovered and was given that second chance! Just look how amazing he looks now. And he has a brand-new mama who will give him tons of attention,” wrote Faith in a Facebook post.Pirelli and Kumho also found their forever homes together! The two girls are now living in a mansion with a woman who absolutely adores them.
It is incredible to see this little pack thrive after fighting for their lives in a deflated tire.
I hope they never have to suffer like that again and that their new life is full of love, adoration, and super-long, super-fun playdates!
