The 2-year-old Sharpei mix, now named Bright Eyes, is now being taken care of at the Arizona Humane Society.
PHOENIX — A Good Samaritan found a dog hiding in a small cutout on the side of Phoenix's Lookout Mountain and if not for their immediate action, the dog may not have survived much longer, according to a statement by the Arizona Humane Society.
The 2-year-old Sharpei mix, now named Bright Eyes, was found April 24 stuck about half a mile up a narrow, slippery trail and the person immediately called the humane society which sent out two emergency animal medical technicians. The person stayed there until responders Tracey Miiller and Ruthie Jesus could find them, the humane society said.
“Scared but open to receiving help, the dog was given a quick assessment where she was found to be dangerously dehydrated with cut-up paws and a wound on her hind end,” a statement from the humane society said.
The dog was carried down the mountain due to her weak condition. She was taken to AHS’ Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital where she was treated.
‘Dangerously dehydrated' dog with cut-up paws rescued from Lookout Mountain
“Although it is unknown how long or why she was there in the first place, this story is truly one of being in the right place at the right time,” the statement said. “Now affectionately called ‘Bright Eyes,' the Good Samaritan noted he only happened to see her due to her amber eyes reflecting from her hiding spot as she blended in perfectly with her surroundings.”
To help create space for sick and injured pets like Bright Eyes, the humane society is waiving adoption fees from now until Sunday, May 5, thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation.
For more information and to see pets currently up for adoption, visit the humane society's website here.
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