What would you do if you witnessed a pet being thrown away like trash? It hurts to imagine the fear and confusion these animals feel when they realize they have been left behind.
Some people keep their composure and act. One of them is Kaytleen Robertson, an Uber driver in Lamar County, Mississippi, who showed real compassion after noticing a small crate abandoned on the shoulder of the road with a shocking surprise inside.
Instead of driving on, she pulled over at once and chose to help.
Alone On The Road As Storm Clouds Gathered
Even with a passenger in the car, Kaytleen could not ignore what she had seen. She parked, walked over, and found a tiny dog shut inside the crate.
With bad weather rolling in, Kaytleen refused to leave the pup there. She lifted the dog into her car and headed home. Hoping a rescue would respond, she posted a photo on Facebook.
“I just saw this sweet baby on the side of the road. Can anyone take it? It’s starting to rain too,” she wrote.
Help came quickly. Tamara Huff, director of Hub City Humane Society, saw the post and felt devastated. The fact that the dog still wore a collar made the situation even sadder.
“This poor dog was dumped in a kennel in an area with no people around, with a collar still attached — a heartbreaking sign that he once had a home. Alone, scared, and confused, he waited for someone to notice him, not understanding why he had been left behind,” the Mississippi rescue wrote on Facebook.
Tamara knew trust would not come easily, but she stepped in anyway. The pup, now named Rocky Road, was brought into the shelter.
From Shaking With Fear To Seeking Affection
Tamara and the rescue team provided everything Rocky Road needed. She met new friends and received careful attention, though settling in took time.
Because of her ordeal, Rocky struggled around people. She hid in corners and tried to avoid contact. When staff approached, she trembled.
The team stayed patient. With gentle reassurance, quiet voices, and tasty treats, they helped her feel secure.
Within a week, Rocky began to change. She transformed into a sweet, playful pup, wagging her tail and doing happy little stomps.
Now she asks for cuddles, seeks out laps, and enjoys being close.
Although she is still learning how to interact with people and other dogs, the Mississippi rescue reminds adopters that there are many puppies just like her who are waiting.
“This sweet puppy will be available for adoption in a few weeks, but in the meantime, we have TONS of puppies just like her waiting for their forever homes,” the rescue concludes.
Here is hoping Rocky Road and her shelter friends find the loving families they deserve.