From Rescuer to Foster Parent
Read the personal story of Ronald C. Desnoyers, Jr., an HSUS search and rescue team member. He came across a 6-day-old pit bull puppy that stole his heart.
Here's an excerpt: "Animals were everywhere. Some were in relatively good condition, and others were extremely emaciated and weak. There were animals still trapped in homes. Approximately half way through our day, as we were walking, we heard loud cries coming from under a house. I looked under the structure, and could hear the cries, but could not see where they were coming from. It sounded as if they were coming from the rear of the home.
I got a flashlight and went to the back of the home. I saw a plastic garbage bag approximately 10 feet under the house. It was moving. I could not reach the garbage bag, so I looked around and found a broomstick lying in the backyard. When combined with the length of my arm, it was just long enough to reach under the house, slide the broomstick through the handle of the garbage bag, and lift the bag off the ground and pull it to safety.
When I got the bag out, I found a 6-day-old pit bull puppy inside. I knew from my past experiences that the puppy would not survive if I did not get it some food and medical attention immediately. "
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