One day, a PetSmart staff member in the town of Monroe, North Carolina, noticed something peculiar in their parking area.
A shopping cart was left behind (which wasn’t unusual), but what intrigued her was that she could hear something shaking inside that abandoned shopping cart.
Cautiously, she moved closer to the cart, and when she discovered what was contained within, her heart sank.
Abandoned In A Parking Lot
Inside a blue shopping cart, a frightened dog quietly cried out for assistance.
Someone had abandoned this sweet pup in a PetSmart shopping cart with her uterus visibly protruding, and callously drove off.
A worried employee promptly brought the poor dog inside PetSmart and shared the situation on a Facebook group, seeking help.
Chrissy Elder, the Forgotten, Now Family Rescue founder, learned about the incident and was appalled by the lack of compassion. The following day, she was at the emergency veterinary clinic, taking responsibility for the unfortunate pup and doing everything possible to preserve her life.
“Monroe came into rescue and quickly became family to us all. The PetSmart staff member was remarkable and stayed here at CARE until I arrived. His heart was wonderful,” Elder commented.
The dog – later named Monroe – urgently required veterinary care. She was rescued just in time. Had she remained in that cart much longer, she likely would not have survived.
“Monroe had uterus prolapse repair, but then the vaginal tissue wouldn’t remain intact, so she needed vaginal reconstruction. This unfortunate dog had been bred intensively to the point her body was deteriorating. Her days of being someone’s cash cow finished in that shopping cart,” the rescue stated in their Instagram post.
The 3-year-old Pitbull mix underwent several intricate surgeries, but with the help of the rescue, the PetSmart staff member, and numerous kind-hearted donors, Monroe survived and was recuperating well.
Remarkable Recovery
Monroe’s times of suffering and fear were finally behind her. “She is healed both physically and emotionally,” the rescue shared.
The veterinarians anticipate that she will not require any further treatment in the near future, and she should live a very happy and healthy life.
Upon arriving at the shelter after her surgeries, Monroe had no idea how to engage in play, but now she joyfully runs alongside her friends with confidence. She adores other dogs and children, and desires to snuggle with everyone.
“She’s never met anyone she didn’t instantly fall in love with. It amazes me, considering how others betrayed her,” Elder mentioned to The Dodo.
Despite all she has endured, she remains a very affectionate and sweet pup brimming with love for all.
“Monroe, thank you for keeping your trust in humanity when we did not deserve it. Thank you for displaying your smile to the world, even when times were gloomy for you,” Forgotten, Now Family Rescue expressed in their Facebook post.
Take a moment to observe Monroe’s extraordinary journey of survival: