By joieshaeffer No bark, growl, or bite is as nearly as hurtful as human cruelty. Dogs might behave that way instinctively when they sense a threat, but humans most often hurt these animals on purpose simply because they can.
Louie’s story is heartbreaking, as he was not only betrayed by his family, but thrown off a bridge with tape on his mouth, so no one could hear his cry for help.
A Whimper For Help
Bob Hoelter, from Griffith, Indiana, usually goes to the local store with his car, but fortunately for Louie, that particular night, he decided to walk instead.
A light exercise turned into a rescue mission as soon as Hoelter looked over a bridge and heard some kind of whimpering in the distance. He might have ignored it, but deep in his heart, Hoelter knew something was wrong.
He followed the sound of a tiny voice begging for help until he ended up under the bridge, as he told The Dodo. Considering it was already dark, it was hard for Hoelter to spot the doggo, but fortunately, he had a flashlight with him.
After some time, he finally managed to find the poor doggie curled up on the ground, shivering from fear and cold, but that wasn’t the worst part.
When he approached the pup, Hoelter noticed that the puppy actually had electrical tape over his mouth, which upset him even more.
Seeing the state of the doggie, Hoelter knew time wasn’t their friend and that the puppy had to be taken to the vet immediately, which is why he picked him up and carried him to the Griffith Animal Hospital.
Stranger With A Big Heart
Dr. Lori Kovacich, from the Griffith Animal Hospital in Indiana, told her part of the story as well. She admitted the doggo to the hospital and saved him from the worst case scenario:
“I was out of my chair and in the lobby to get him in seconds.”
