When a Good Samaritan discovered a severely matted and neglected dog on the streets near a school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, they were heartbroken. The twelve-year-old dog, later named Clara, was starving, dehydrated, and unable to walk properly due to an injury. Her fur was infested with fleas and worms, and at the same time, she was blind with swollen eyes.
The compassionate individual promptly contacted the Pembroke Pines Police. Upon scanning Clara, the officers found a microchip, leading to a devastating revelation.
Heartbreaking News
After learning that Clara had an owner in Fort Lauderdale, police contacted them, expecting joy at the news of their lost dog. To their shock, Clara’s family insisted that she had been missing since May 2024 and expressed they didn’t want to reunite with her. Stunned, the police launched an investigation, suspecting the dog had suffered abuse and abandonment.
Recognizing Clara’s urgent medical needs, the officers reached out to Angela Goodwin, founder of Pooches in Pines , an animal rescue. Goodwin was heartbroken at Clara’s condition and dedicated herself to finding her a foster home where she could heal.
Fighting For Her Life
Goodwin connected with Abandoned Pet Rescue , the only shelter in Fort Lauderdale that rescues animals without resorting to euthanasia. They welcomed Clara with open arms, pledging to help her in any way possible…