On November 25, 2014, Karen Herrera from Fontana, Calif., found a white and brown female dog inside a garbage bag tossed on the side of the road. The dog had endured abuse at the hands of her owner prior to getting discarded with the garbage. The dog’s body had multiple bite wounds and patches of missing fur, yet, she had somehow survived the unimaginable and patiently waited on the side of the road for a helping hand.
Photo Credit: Fontana Police/KTLA
According to a news release from the Fontana Police Department, Herrera was on an early morning walk when she encountered the injured dog.
“She was there inside the bag. She was scared and cold,” said Herrera. “I patted her on the back of her spine and she started bleeding.”
The Good Samaritan contacted police and waited for officers to come get the injured dog.
The dog has been named Gladys, and authority rushed her to General Dog and Cat Hospital in San Bernardino where she was treated for her injuries. Veterinarians determined she suffers from mange and believe the bite wounds were inflicted because she was probably used as a bait dog while training other larger and stronger dogs fro dog fighting.
Authorities do not know who Gladys’s abusers are, but there is an open investigation and they hope to capture the dog’s abusers.
Photo Credit: Sunshine Haven Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
Glady’s is now recovering at Sunshine Haven Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation and her health has improved significantly. Her mange is clearing up, her bite wounds are healing and she is getting along well with the other dog’s at the center.
Gladys is expected to make a full recovery and once she is 100 percent healed she will be available for adoption.
For more information, visit Sunshine Haven Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation on Facebook.
Thank you for saving her.
Thank you for saving her.
Thank you for rescuing her! What a horrible ordeal for her. Hope she gets better soon.
Thank you for rescuing her! What a horrible ordeal for her. Hope she gets better soon.
Thank you for taking care of her.G”D BLESS YOU FOREVER.
Thank you for taking care of her.G”D BLESS YOU FOREVER.
God bless you for helping this little gal. Praying she will have a life time loving home …such a little sweetheart!
God bless you for helping this little gal. Praying she will have a life time loving home …such a little sweetheart!
Aww. Hes a cutie! People can be so heatless.
Aww. Hes a cutie! People can be so heatless.
Heartless
Heartless
thank you
thank you
Thank you for saving this life!
Thank you for saving this life!
God bless you
God bless you
Sometimes people disgust me.
Sometimes people disgust me.
Bless you!
Bless you!
Kiitos
Kiitos
Poor baby
Poor baby
She will soon be someone’s best friend forever! Rescue babies are the BEST!
She will soon be someone’s best friend forever! Rescue babies are the BEST!
I can not bear these stories………….I simply can bear it that people are so awful to innocent animals…..
I can not bear these stories………….I simply can bear it that people are so awful to innocent animals…..
God love this dear one.. she needs lots of love and tender care!
God love this dear one.. she needs lots of love and tender care!
Hemskt rühes,måste lämna till vets.på djursjukhuset.
Hemskt rühes,måste lämna till vets.på djursjukhuset.
Poor puppy.
Poor puppy.
sweet poor darling. prayers for you little one
sweet poor darling. prayers for you little one
That is Pawesome !!!
That is Pawesome !!!
people that fight doga are crininals and should be put in jail
people that fight doga are crininals and should be put in jail
for the people who don’t think dog fighting affects them, lots of dogs are stolen from yards, vehicles etc to be used as bait dogs to train fighting dogs. use your voice and make yourself heard!
for the people who don’t think dog fighting affects them, lots of dogs are stolen from yards, vehicles etc to be used as bait dogs to train fighting dogs. use your voice and make yourself heard!
My heart just breaks over what the poor dog has been through…
My heart just breaks over what the poor dog has been through…
Disgusting. Glad she is doing better!
Disgusting. Glad she is doing better!
Hell will be waiting for the abuser.
Hell will be waiting for the abuser.
Go Gladys you little trooper girl! Such a lovely face. May the savages who did this to you suffer the same fate x 1000. You’re so cute honey, glad you’re on the mend!xxx
Go Gladys you little trooper girl! Such a lovely face. May the savages who did this to you suffer the same fate x 1000. You’re so cute honey, glad you’re on the mend!xxx
Poor baby ❤️
Poor baby ❤️
I always think there might be an injured or dead animal inside whenever I see a garbage bag alongside the road. It makes me sick!
I always think there might be an injured or dead animal inside whenever I see a garbage bag alongside the road. It makes me sick!
Bless you
Bless you
Poor thing …..
Poor thing …..
<3 <3
<3 <3
oh dear God, this adorable pup used as a bait dog.
oh dear God, this adorable pup used as a bait dog.
Some people do not deserve to live
Some people do not deserve to live
hope she is saved, thanks
hope she is saved, thanks
Poor puppy
Poor puppy
Aww poor baby sending prayers your way God bless feel better soon
Aww poor baby sending prayers your way God bless feel better soon
I agree with Tammi Collett Hicks
I agree with Tammi Collett Hicks
I hope and pray they find the ones who did this to her. Maybe make them bait for fighting dogs….!
The people who do these things should not be considered part of the human race. In fact, they should be hunted down and punished to the fullest extent of the law! Including large fines ($10,000) in addition to 3 years in solitary confinement, 3 years community service in an animal shelter helping abandoned and abused animals, pet ownership dissolved and anything else they can think of. These morons need to be taught a harsh lesson.
“Taught a harsh lesson?” How about euthanized?
people who abuse animals should never be allowed to have contact with animals… forcing abusers to work in shelters might allow them to take their frustrations out on dogs
I agree. But actually people that harm animals many times go on to harm humans. I think the jail time should be longer and they should be mentally evaluated before being released back into public. Poor puppy. I am glad she got some great help and I hope she finds a wonderful forever home. All of my animals are prior strays or from shelters!
I agree who heartedly. What was done to this precious dog should have the same thing done to them. That goes for all of the abused animals & children. It just breaks my heart. I go to sleep some nights wondering who & what is being abused.
Sweet dog!
Sweet dog!
What is this world coming to…People are so disgusting sometimes. Thank you for saving this baby.
What is this world coming to…People are so disgusting sometimes. Thank you for saving this baby.
Poor baby
Poor baby
Thank you for saving this baby.
Thank you for saving this baby.
these low lives need to be prosecuted. We are not a backward third world country that have no respect for the lives of animals, children and women
these low lives need to be prosecuted. We are not a backward third world country that have no respect for the lives of animals, children and women
I live in Vermont but I would take her in a heart beat when she is ready. She needs a new and happy life after all she has been through. How can I follow up on her?
@Joyce Travers – she’s at Sunshine Haven Animal Rescue. Check their FB page or they may have web page.
Joyce I was thinking the same thing. I would love to show that dog a happy home and so much love and playing and never having to fear harm again. These stories break my heart and the monsters responsible do not deserve to walk this earth. They serve no purpose but to harm and no one needs that. You are a wonderful good hearted person and it’s always nice to see “good animal people” considering that so many of the animal stories are like this one.
Joyce, you are a very special person. I hope you can help her, God Bless you and this baby!!
poor baby
poor baby
hope they find the satanic bastards that did this to her….poor little soul :'(
hope they find the satanic bastards that did this to her….poor little soul :'(
Tearing
Tearing
hugs and healing ♥
hugs and healing ♥