COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A Great Dane who got stuck in a culvert in Colorado Springs is now back safe with his family, thanks to the quick actions of a young girl and a team of dedicated animal law enforcement officers.
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) says the rescue happened last week, when a young girl who was outside playing heard what sounded like a dog whimpering.
According to HSPPR, the girl followed the sound to the edge of her yard and looked down into the concrete culvert below, where she discovered a trapped Great Dane. The dog, whose paws were raw and bleeding from his numerous attempts to climb out, appeared exhausted and frightened, the shelter said.
The girl immediately called for her father, who quickly contacted Animal Law Enforcement. While they waited for officers to show up, the shelter said the girl stayed by the fearful dog’s side, comforting him through the entire scary ordeal…