Rescue Group Saves Dog Left Behind When Family Moved Away

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A local rescue group called Logan's Legacy has stepped in to help a small dog who was left behind when her family moved away in Bakersfield, California. The frightened and confused pup was eventually brought to the rescue, where she was found to have an eye ulcer and was wary of human contact due to the trauma of being abandoned. The rescue is now working to rehabilitate the dog and place her in a foster home where she can learn to trust and feel loved again.

Why it matters

This story highlights the unfortunate reality that some pets are abandoned when their owners move, leaving them scared, alone, and in need of rescue. It also showcases the important work that animal rescue organizations do to give these animals a second chance at finding a loving home.

The details

According to the rescue's Instagram post, the small dog was left behind when her family packed up and moved away, leaving her confused and alone. A kindhearted individual eventually brought the pup to the Logan's Legacy rescue, but by that point the trauma had already set in. The dog was wary of human contact and wouldn't allow anyone to touch her. The rescue took the dog to a vet, who found she had an ulcer in one of her eyes that is still being treated. Since taking her in, the rescue has worked to gently pet and care for the dog, and has now placed her in a foster home where she can slowly learn to trust and feel loved again.

• The dog was abandoned in Bakersfield, California after her owners moved away.
• The rescue group Logan's Legacy took the dog into their care.

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What’s next

The rescue group is working to place the dog in a foster home where she can continue to recover from the trauma of being abandoned and learn to trust and feel loved again.