Abandoned California Dog Finds Temporary Shelter With A Foster Family While Rescuers Prepare Her Next Chapter
A scared California dog abandoned outside a coffee shop gets a lucky break when local cat rescuers step in to change her story.
An Unlikely Discovery
It was supposed to be a quick coffee run for a team of dedicated California animal rescuers. Instead, it turned into a life-saving mission for a dog who had been left behind.
Outside a local Starbucks in California, the rescuers spotted a heartbreaking sight. A sweet, apprehensive dog was tied up with a sweatshirt around her neck, completely alone.
Though the team from Cats of San Bernardino typically focused on feline rescues, they knew they couldn’t just walk away. They immediately stepped in to help the stranded pup.
To win her trust, the California rescuers offered her a sweet treat. A pup cup was exactly what she needed to realize she was in safe hands.
Tracking Down The Truth
Hoping to find out where she belonged, the rescuers checked the dog for a name tag but found nothing. However, a quick scan revealed she did have a microchip.
Although the chip had never been registered by her owner, it traced back to the local city shelter. The shelter was able to provide the owner’s contact information.
The team dialed the number, unsure of what they would hear on the other end of the line. They just wanted to figure out how this sweet girl ended up tied to a pole.
A Tense Phone Call
When the owner answered, he seemed shocked that the rescue had managed to track him down. His explanation for the dog’s abandonment was difficult for the rescuers to hear.
He claimed he had moved to a place that didn’t accept dogs and had given her to someone else. According to him, that person refused to take responsibility for the pup.
The rescuers listened, trying to keep their composure. One rescuer admitted she was sweating and angry at how dismissive the man sounded.
Keeping The Peace For Her Sake
Despite their frustration, the team knew they had to remain perfectly polite. Their main goal was to secure a safe, happy future for the dog.
“You always have to be very nice,” one rescuer explained. If they angered the owner, he might demand the dog back, putting her right back into a vulnerable situation.
Taking a deep breath, they gently asked if he wanted her back. His response was a quick, “No, thank you.”
A Relieving Surrender
With the owner declining to take her back, the rescuers asked the most important question of the day. They asked if he would be willing to officially surrender her to their rescue.
“Yes, please,” he replied. A massive wave of relief washed over the team.
They no longer had to worry about him retaliating or taking away their chance to give this sweet girl the life she deserved. She was finally safe.
A Race Against Time
Now that she was officially theirs, the rescuers took a moment to admire their new furry friend. She was a beautiful dog who, despite being a little scared, clearly wanted love.
But there was a major catch. The rescuers were scheduled to leave for New York that very day.
They were scrambling, desperately needing a foster family to step up and take her in for the night so she wouldn’t be left without a safe place to sleep.
A Community Steps Up
The rescue put out an urgent plea, hoping someone in their network could help. Miraculously, their community delivered.
One of their previous adopters stepped forward to foster the dog, who they named Bette Davis. The kind foster agreed to watch her for the five days the team would be out of town.
It was a perfect, temporary solution. Bette got to spend her first few nights in a warm home instead of a cold kennel.
Ready For A Forever Home
When the team returned, Bette Davis came back into their care. Her first stop was the vet clinic to get spayed and prepared for her next chapter.
By this time, her story had captured hearts, and the rescue was flooded with adoption applications. The team knew they had a tough, but wonderful, choice ahead of them.
“She’s such a good dog,” her rescuer noted. “Anyone who gets to keep her is gonna be so lucky.”
The Happy Life She Deserved
It wasn’t long before Bette found a place where she could truly thrive. Update footage showed her living her absolute best life in her new forever home.
She was treated to a massive, cozy bed that was big enough to fit three dogs her size. More importantly, she had a huge yard all to herself.
Even on rainy days, Bette’s playful spirit shone through as she begged to go outside. The dog who was once tied to a coffee shop pole now had all the room in the world to run free.
