Many stray dogs are seriously injured or killed by cars. Unfortunately, many people lack empathy when it comes to helping, which usually leaves them in disastrous situations. But Wags’ story shows that there are still good people in this world! This poor dog was stranded on the highway when rescuers Evie and Leslie found him. What happens after you save him will melt your heart!
Evie and Leslie come to the rescue
Smiling woman and brown dog hugging
It was a normal day for Evie Benson and Leslie Benson, walking home from the store. They saw a small brown object in the distance and later realized it was a stray dog.
Cars were spinning around him as he tried to escape. They were so afraid that someone might accidentally step on him that they decided to help the poor boy.
Evie literally jumped out of the moving car and grabbed the dog as fast as she could. It was a matter of seconds, as the road was very busy, but fortunately – the rescue was successful!
Wags Was So Grateful
The dog immediately started wagging his tail as a thank you. He was exhausted, malnourished, and dirty, but his enthusiasm never vanished.
After a while, he fell asleep in Evie’s lap, which made her cry. All she wanted to do was let this poor boy know that he was finally in safe hands.
They took the dog to Goochland County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in Goochland, Virginia, for further recovery. Evie decided to name him “Wags” as he was constantly wagging his tail to anything they’d say to him.
The Sweetest Reunion
The shelter staff made sure Wags got all the care needed. He adapted in the shelter in no time, and started displaying social skills from the start.
After Evie and Leslie safely transported Wags to the shelter, they decided to come back the next day to check up on him.
They didn’t believe that the dog would remember them, but as soon as Evie entered the shelter and made eye contact with Wags – he ran over to her and started hugging her.
He jumped into her hands and started curling up in her lap, as if he was trying to say: “Hey, thanks a lot for saving me!” This was a quite emotional moment both for Evie and Leslie, and for Wags. But, after all… they were just glad that the dog finally got the care he truly needed.
Still In Recovery
Wags is still in recovery in his temporary home in Virginia. The staff members want to make sure that he gets all the love and attention needed before he finally goes to his forever home.
“He is extremley emaciated, but is all tail wags and love. He is receiving lots of love and care, and will not be available for adoption until after his medical is cleared,” said the GCASAC team on their official Facebook page.
We hope that Wags will soon find his forever family and never have to worry about escaping dangerous roads ever again!
