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Newsweek
2 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Neighbors Find Dog Tied Up to a Tree, by Evening 'They Knew' the Truth
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Neighbors who found a dog tied up to a tree one morning knew the unspeakable truth had happened: someone had abandoned him. A June 4 Facebook post by the Stray Rescue of St. Louis, an organization dedicated to rescuing and healing stray animals, shared that the neighbors first saw the large dog in the morning. When no one returned for him in the afternoon, they left out a bowl of water, and by evening, "they knew" his owner would not be returning. That's when Stray Rescue of St. Louis stepped in. The video shows the rescue organization slowly approaching the dog, who is now named Beans. He stared at the woman sternly. But his one ear pointed up, showing his curiosity and hopefulness that he would no longer be tied to the tree. His entire demeanor changed once he hopped into the car; a smile spread and his tongue stuck out, embracing his freedom ride. His tail wagged with excitement for the future. Natalie Thomson, chief communications officer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis, told Newsweek via email that he was found on June 1. Despite what he's been through, which remains unknown, he "has been doing great." "Our shelter is super full, so he's been in a crate all week because we're overfull," she said. "But he is soooo sweet! He's ready for adoption or foster!" Screenshot from a June 4 Facebook video of a rescue organization responding to a call to help a dog tied to a tree in a St. Louis neighborhood. Screenshot from a June 4 Facebook video of a rescue organization responding to a call to help a dog tied to a tree in a St. Louis neighborhood. Stray Rescue of St. Louis/Facebook For those interested in adopting Beans, or another available animal, visit the rescue's website for information and to begin an application. As of Friday, the video amassed over 14,000 likes and 900 comments. Facebook users collectively breathed a sigh of relief, knowing Beans was in good hands with Stray Rescue of St. Louis, hopeful his forever family will come soon. "He went from boofing at you from the tree, to being the biggest smiley Boi in the car," pointed out one viewer. A second added: "You are just a heartless shell of a person to just tie up your dog and walk away. Your loss will be someone else's gain! Thankful he landed with good people until he gets his own new family." Another person commented: "Poor sweet baby. So glad you got to him before any more harm came to him." Photos of Beans, a dog tied up to a tree and abandoned before getting rescued by Stray Rescue of St. Louis on June 1. Photos of Beans, a dog tied up to a tree and abandoned before getting rescued by Stray Rescue of St. Louis on June 1. Courtesy of Stray Rescue of St. Louis Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘They wanted him dead,' Missouri dog rescued after getting shot by bow and arrow
ST. LOUIS — A dog from East Prairie, Missouri, over two hours south of St. Louis, was rescued after he was found shot in the neck with a bow and arrow. Stray Rescue of St. Louis said the arrow was lodged in the one-year-old dog's throat, and he was immediately taken to their rescue shelter for pain medication. 'He's so kind, so sweet, so gentle,' a Facebook post said. 'It enrages us to even think about how someone could be so heartless to do something like this to such a sweet soul.' Accused church arsonist admits he gets 'adrenaline rush' from setting fires After performing x-rays, the arrow could be seen going through the dog's esophagus and almost striking his spine. While preparing him for surgery, they discovered the arrow had pierced his trachea. A bullet was also found lodged in his abdomen. 'Someone was hunting this puppy,' the post said. 'They wanted him dead.' Stray Rescue of St. Louis named the dog Lucky Charm. After he was transported to a medical specialist, he underwent three to four hours of surgery, which Stray Rescue of St. Louis said was successful. Anyone with information on who may have been involved with harming the dog is encouraged to email info@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
