Dog scared after being rescued from drainage canal, gets a surprise call that changes his fate

What if you wake up one morning, only to find your beloved pet missing? The very thought is downright heartbreaking, right? However, countless pet owners go through this devastating experience every single day. While many eventually accept the painful separation and move on in life, some slip into depression, unable to cope with the grief. As per a shocking report by Luck's Rescue, citing the American Humane Association, around 10 million pets go missing annually, and only a fraction of these animals are found and reunited with their families. A similar story unfolded when the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR)  shared an incredible rescue story of a dog found stuck in a drainage tunnel.

When Cooper, the dog, went missing, his owner did everything possible to find him. From filing a missing report to social media posts, she left no stone unturned to find her dog, but nothing worked in her favor. Eventually, she lost all hope and, perhaps, accepted that she would never be able to meet Cooper again. However, everything changed when HSPPR got a call from their Animal Law Enforcement officers, informing them about a dog stuck in a drainage tunnel. "When they arrived, they found a terrified, anxious pup that had been trapped in an icy tunnel for who knows how long," the officials shared. Fortunately, using a catch pole, the rescue team was able to pull the dog out of the tunnel. 

Cooper was back to safety, but that wasn't enough for him. First, he was stuck in the dark, cold tunnel for hours, and then was rescued by people he had never seen before. "It was definitely a stressful situation! Our officers, fully aware of how frightened he was, were carefully trying to figure out the best way to calm him down and get him to the truck when something incredible happened," they revealed. Cooper's human sibling, somehow, reached out to HSPPR, informing them that this was her mom's missing dog.

The rightful owner arrived at the shelter, and the minute Cooper saw her, his "demeanor changed." The dog, upon seeing his mother, relaxed within seconds, making the reunion even more heartwarming. "Cooper [was] rolling around at his owner's feet in pure joy, knowing he was finally home," the post reported. Upon further discussion, it was revealed that Cooper, in fact, was an HSPPR alumnus, later adopted by a loving family. Further, the officials praised the Animal Law Enforcement team, writing, "They're not just catching stray dogs and cats — they're reuniting families, educating pet owners, protecting our communities, and advocating for animals."

Meanwhile, Cooper's rescue story received an overwhelming response on social media, with people appreciating the entire team for their timely rescue. For instance, DS Maynard commented, "In a world that seems so sad right now, it is heartwarming [to see] that there are such extremely kind people who love animals. Gives me faith that goodness prevails. Glad Cooper is home, and his family did not give up. Good job to all who assisted with this rescue."

Stephanie DuVall shared, "I love happy endings and love how HSPPR and law enforcement try to help as many animals find homes and their owners. Greatly appreciate the work you do." Judy Mack said, "Thank you, HSPPR, and your wonderful ALE officers. You are the heroes to us and our furry friends."

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