An a/b/a/n/d/o/n/e/d dog was sitting and watching. She was on lookout for her owners, but would not let anyone come close to her.
Residents in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania worried about her safety, as the dog clearly needing help and had been left in a park in the freezing cold. Good Samaritans reached out to seasoned rescuer Janine Guido, founder of Speranza Animal Rescue, who drove out to save the dog.
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βEver wonder what a dog dumped by her owners does?β Guido wrote on Speranza Animal Rescueβs Facebook page. βSits and watches. Waiting for her family to come back.β
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βThis dog has been waiting for 5 days. For the past 3 days , since Iβve been called, Iβve been out there,β Guido continued. βShe had eaten out of my hand yesterday and the day before. But scoots away when I tried to leash her.β
Carla would approach for food but run away any time Guido tried to put a leash on her.
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βLots of people are flooding the area. Trying to catch her: Sadly, today is the first time in almost a week with no sightings. Sheβs getting spooked. Iβm praying she is still there. PLEASE if you see this dog. DO NOT chase. Do NOT feed her. Do NOT follow her or attempt to catch her.β
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She disappeared for a few days, but Guido received a call that Carla was spotted on someoneβs back porch. But again, the dog got spooked and ran off towards the woods. Shortly after, Guido got a call that Carla returned to the home.
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Thatβs when things finally began to look up.
After many days of trying, Carla was finally caught.
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βNo more sleeping under cold pine trees in the snow β tonight you will be sleeping in a warm and cozy home with your foster family,β wrote Guido. βLove you so much already, Carla.β
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Before heading to her foster home Carla got a much needed bath and a βnice roast beef sandwich from Arbys on the drive homeβ. Clearly exhausted from her ordeal, Carla took a long, long nap.
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After a few days of rest, Carla is is settling in very well and recently enjoyed a weekend stroll with her foster siblings.
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When sheβs ready, Carla will be put up for adoption.
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