Shocking Rescue: Police Discover Dog Bound with Zip Tie - What Happens Next Will Warm Your Heart!
By JamieFlower
It's heart wrenching to see the cruelty some people inflict on innocent animals, but thankfully, there are compassionate souls who step in to provide the love and care these animals deserve.
In a recent incident, a dog was discovered with a zip tie tightly fastened around his snout. However, thanks to the swift action of police officers, this distressing situation turned into a heartwarming tale.
On Friday, February 9, officers from the South Bend Police Department in Indiana responded to a call regarding a dog with a zip tie around his snout. Despite the challenges, good Samaritans had attempted to assist but couldn't catch him. Bodycam footage captures the officers' efforts as they work to gain the dog's trust, ultimately freeing him from harm's way.
With Officer Stephanie Northcutt's reassuring presence, a bystander carefully removes the zip tie, allowing the dog to finally breathe freely again. This inspiring rescue showcases the power of compassion in the face of adversity.
Watch the rescue here
The dog, now named Zeus, was taken in by South Bend Animal Resource Center, who said he did not suffer any long-term physical effects from his injuries, and that he was doing well.
If that wasn’t inspiring enough, there was more good news that makes this story even more special. The department announced that Zeus had been officially adopted… by none other than Officer Northcutt, the woman who had saved him.
According to a Facebook post, this is actually the second dog Officer Northcutt has adopted after a police rescue. She joked that the dispatch “should stop sending her to animal calls because she will soon run out of room at her house!”
https://www.facebook.com/SouthBendPD/posts/696885229288045?ref=embed_post
In addition to adopting Zeus, Northcutt said she would be sponsoring two adoptions at SBARC “after seeing how deeply this story affected our community.”
It is still unknown who zip tied Zeus’ snout, but an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
What great news for this dog — in just a few days Zeus went from being cruelly ziptied to being adopted by the officer who saved him!
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