Typically, when we wake up and prepare for the day, we do not anticipate becoming heroes.
So, when a Good Samaritan was working on a property in Philadelphia, they assumed it would be just another day on the job.
However, while working, he came across a discarded trash bag with something moving inside. He rushed to investigate, and as he ripped open the bag, he discovered something completely unexpected.
Shocking Discovery
Inside the bag, the worker discovered a white and tan Pittie in poor condition.
This terrified puppy’s body was completely stiff, and he was unable to move his head or feet.
The heartbroken hooman gently removed him from the trash bag and placed him on a piece of cardboard. He also wrapped a blanket around his stiff body, hoping to stay as warm as possible.
When he had the puppy comfortable, he contacted the local authorities to notify them of the situation.
While he waited, he offered the sweet boy some food, hoping he would take a few bites.
The Pennsylvania SPCA gladly answered the call and immediately went to the pup’s location.
When they arrived, they wasted no time in loading the poor puppy, later named Codi, into their car and driving him to their facility.
The vets were puzzled by Codi’s condition.
The vets quickly realized Codi was unable to stand on his paws. They ran numerous tests and ensured that he was fed and had plenty of fresh water on hand.
They then began stretching and massaging his limbs, being careful not to scare the puppy.
Codi was eventually able to stand and take his first careful steps.
Seeing this brought his rescuers to tears. They knew that taking these steps would one day allow Codi to live a normal life surrounded by incredible hoomans. But what they didn’t realize was that this was right around the corner.
As the Pennsylvania SPCA spread the word that this sweet boy was looking for a home by posting him on social media and advertising him on local news, a loving family noticed him and fell in love.
Codi found his forever home just one month after being discovered paralyzed inside a trash bag!
Source: Facebook
“The odds may have seemed against him, but he never gave up and last week, it all paid off when he found his forever home!” Pennsylvania SPCA wrote in a Facebook post about Codi’s adoption.
The SPCA staff was overjoyed!
Codi’s determination and ability to completely transform his life in such a short period of time made them happy. They’ll never forget his tenacity and courage.
“His recovery was quite remarkable. And, while he is still a little wobbly, he has been adopted and is living his best life!” Gillian Kocher, director of public relations at the Pennsylvania SPCA, told The Dodo.
Codi has forgotten about his past and is now living the life of a dog’s dreams with a family who adores him for who he truly is.
Final Word
Even though I’m overjoyed that Codi found his happily ever after, the fact that he was so cruelly dumped in the first place hurts my heart.
I understand that sometimes humans are unable to care for their dogs, but abandoning them on the streets is never the solution.
This is why shelters exist.
I am confident that if his previous owners had surrendered Codi to a local shelter, this sweet boy would have recovered much faster and been able to move on in a healthier manner.
Being separated from their human companions can be extremely difficult for puppies, but receiving love and reassurance from shelter staff can make the process much easier by allowing them to understand that it is not their fault!
So, if you can no longer care for your puppy, please do not abandon it on the streets. Rather, take it to your local shelter and give it a second chance; they deserve it.
