It breaks my heart to think of all the dogs that are abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Dogs that have been abandoned and betrayed have a hard time trusting people again. Jumi is one of those dogs who lost their trust in humans after being abandoned in the forest.
Follow her journey as she rediscovers love and learns to trust people again. This is his story.
abandoned in the forest
abandoned dog in the forest
Zoomie was 4 months old when she was abandoned in the woods in Othello, Washington. He drank water from a nearby spring, and an olive tree by the side of the road became his refuge. He spent a week there, hoping someone would rescue him. One of the drivers knew when the dog was resting under the tree. He was treated every time he passed the beak. Soon after, she notified Adams County Pet Rescue that the puppy had been abandoned on the side of the road in the woods.
Adams County Pet Rescue Director Kaya Grant went to the scene with one of her rescuers after receiving the call. a man hugging a dog in the forest
Grant brought a box. As soon as the dog saw them coming, he started barking. When he saw how scared he was, he decided to gain the dog’s trust and stopped trying to save him.
He didn’t want to scare her further by putting her in a box. Grant began his story by telling the dog that everything would be okay. However, he remained wary and suspicious of Grant. Grant went to get some food and when he returned, he found that this time the dog was barely barking.
gain his trust
dog in car crate
He left a treat on the floor and noticed the puppy taking small steps towards him. Grant watched him reach for the bottle and begin to eat.
While she was eating, Grant patted her on the head. The puppy responded by laying his head on Grant’s hand and looking at him with a friendly face.
Then Grant knew the dog was beginning to trust him. Grant left him that evening and returned the next morning.
The puppy was so happy to see him that he couldn’t contain his excitement. He started running in circles.
“She got all bouncy and zoomie. That’s why we ended up calling her Zoomie.”
That day, Zoomie let Grant pick her up and place her in the crate. She was ready to go to a safe place.
Zoomie was brought to the rescue where she was given medical care. The rescue staff wanted to help her relax, so they introduced her to a calm dog who became her friend.
Zoomie Gets Her Happy Ending
Soon, Zoomie was ready to search for her forever home.
She didn’t wait long. Her parents fell in love with her the moment they saw her. They filled out an adoption application and Zoomie left the rescue in the arms of her parents.
Zoomie is thrilled with her new life. She likes spending time with her friends in doggy day care. When she gets tired, she relishes the naps she takes with her fur sister.
