Woman watched a dog being abandoned by the highway in the rain — pens powerful message to cruel owner

Past experiences govern how we see the world from thereon. Just like humans, animals too hold trauma in their bones, molding their spirit. A video posted by @tessawyld has gone viral, accumulating over 2 million views. It shares the poignant story of a dog, now named Lucky, who was discovered terrified and alone on the side of a highway during a downpour, as reported by Newsweek. 

This footage opens with the heartbreaking sight of Lucky, a black dog, huddled by the side of the road, visibly trembling and too frightened to move as cars whiz by. The woman who found her, Tess, shared a powerful message directed at the person who abandoned Lucky: "To the person who left her here, Lucky wanted me to tell you thank you." This simple yet profound statement suggests that despite the initial cruelty, Lucky's rescue has led her to a better place. 

The clip, which has garnered over 200k likes and 9020 comments, begins with Tess' poignant text explaining the dire circumstances: "You were thrown on the side of the highway, left to get hit." She recounts being the sole driver who stopped to help the frightened animal. Initially, Lucky was hesitant. "But I could see it in her eyes that she knew I wanted to help her, and she decided to trust that I would," Tess wrote, describing the moment of connection. Lucky's fear was palpable; she was cowering and avoiding eye contact, displaying classic signs of extreme canine fear as described by Oakland Animal Services. Behaviors like freezing, turning away, tucking the tail, and moving cautiously are all indicators of profound distress, all of which Lucky exhibited. Tess took home Lucky, initially hoping to find her owner. However, her rescue mission took a deeply personal turn. In a follow-up post, Tess revealed, "I found out from a local that her owners dumped her after trying to give her away." This revelation shattered her heart, leaving her to question, "How could you leave her like that?"

Despite the cruel abandonment, Lucky was given a new lease on life. The emotional video montage, set to touching music, beautifully captures Lucky's journey of healing. Viewers witness her cautious introduction to Tess' other dog, a golden retriever, and her gradual progression towards comfort and trust. Scenes show Lucky relaxing in the back of a car, sprawling on a coach, and even beginning to play — each a small but significant milestone for a dog learning to embrace life again. "The amazing thing about this is that now she's mine," Tess proudly declared. "She's learning how to love humans and dogs again. How to play, relax, and just be a dog in a loving forever home."

The video has resonated deeply with viewers, sparking a wave of emotional reactions. @sweetsinfulsind shared, "I will never understand how people can be okay with dumping a living creature because they no longer want them." @blurryfacedvesel pointed out, "'Learning how to trust being in a car again' hit a weak spot didn't know I had. Poor baby looking around to make sure she is not being abandoned again." Lucky's story is a powerful reminder that even in the face of cruelty, kindness can prevail and give a new beginning to those who need it most. 

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