‘Shivering and scared’ dog was rescued from a ditch. Now, the ‘sweet’ pup needs a home
A “shivering and scared” dog was saved from a ditch — and now, the “sweet” pup needs a new home.
“My foster mom says I’m just a good dog who wants to please,” a North Carolina animal rescue said in a Facebook post written from the perspective of William the dog. “I’m looking for a loving home where I can continue to thrive.”
The Triangle Beagle Rescue didn’t share how long William has been in its care. But William’s foster mom in a July 18 email to McClatchy News said the dog made it to safety after a good Samaritan spotted him “cold and afraid” in the Tarboro area, a roughly 70-mile drive east from Raleigh.
“My journey to Triangle Beagle Rescue began when a kind-hearted person found me shivering and scared in a drainage ditch near Tarboro,” the rescue wrote on William’s behalf. “Since then, I’ve been getting all the love and care I need to recover.”
Early on, William tested positive for heartworms and was “covered” in fleas and ticks. The rescue placed the pup in a foster home as he started his path to recovery.
“When I picked William up, he was looking at me from under the rails of the deck, his tail wagging,” his foster mom said in a statement the rescue shared with McClatchy News via email. “He was a sweet dog from the beginning. He let me pick him up and put him in the car, and I even got a small lick.”
The animal organization said William is receiving treatment and continues to improve. Meanwhile, the roughly 2-year-old, 30-pound dog is “known for giving great doggy kisses.” He also can’t get enough hot dog treats and belly rubs.
“I’ll tap your hand if you stop rubbing my belly — it’s my favorite thing,” the Triangle Beagle Rescue wrote for William.
As of July 18, the Raleigh-area rescue said William was still in need of an owner. More details about its adoption process can be found at tribeagles.org.
This story was originally published July 19, 2024 at 9:16 AM with the headline "‘Shivering and scared’ dog was rescued from a ditch. Now, the ‘sweet’ pup needs a home."
