A poor dog in Ohio was covered in gasoline before being rescued by wardens at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter. The rescuers were worried that the pooch was in greater danger than normal due to rising temperatures in the area that were already in the 90s. Fortunately, the rescuers arrived in time to save the dog, now named Penelope, who will hopefully receive a clean bill of health as it recovers at the shelter.
The dog, Penelope, could be up for adoption soon
Deputy Warden Kayla Wenz recounted the call the agency received, as reported by Spectrum News 1 out of Cleveland on July 7.
“Somebody said on the voicemail that they saw a dog get doused in gasoline, and that the dog is currently now on their porch,” Wenz recounted. “And that day, it was in the 90s, upper 90s outside.”
The wardens arrived on the scene and realized the canine had multiple health issues, including a limp, matted fur around the arms and face, and eyes likely irritated by the gasoline she was covered in. But the dog, who was given the name Penelope, was still in high spirits when it met the rescuers…