Arizona Rescuers Free A Dog From A Car Engine, Then Her Microchip Leads To An Unexpected Twist

When Arizona rescuers arrived to free a dog trapped inside a car engine, they expected the worst. Instead, they found a wiggly, joyful pup whose misadventure led to a brand new beginning.

A Shocking Predicament

A tan dog stuck inside the engine compartment of a vehicle.
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When a curious dog named Nova chased a cat under a car, she found herself in a very tight spot.

Somehow, she had managed to crawl up inside the car’s engine.

Rescuers who arrived on the scene were stunned.

Given her size, it seemed impossible that she could have wedged herself so far up into the machinery.

Careful Extraction

Two rescuers lean over an open car hood, carefully working around a dog partially covered with a towel inside the engine compartment.
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The rescue team knew they had to work carefully to free the trapped pup.

“We just make sure we’re not actually entangled on anything,” one rescuer noted.

They gently worked to untangle Nova from the engine components.

With a little maneuvering, they finally managed to pull her free.

An Unexpected Reaction

A brown and white dog looking up calmly as rescuers gently hold her after being freed.
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Rescuers often expect a dog to be terrified or aggressive after such a traumatic ordeal.

But Nova had a completely different reaction.

“The second she was free from the car engine, she was just the happiest, wiggliest little dog,” a rescuer recalled.

She immediately started wagging her tail and seeking affection.

A Lucky Escape

An animal rescue officer walking a brown dog on a leash away from an open car hood.
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Despite being stuck halfway through the engine, Nova seemed remarkably unharmed.

“Let’s see if she walks,” a rescuer said, setting her down.

To everyone’s amazement, she started walking right away.

She was transported to a trauma hospital, but thankfully, she only had a couple of minor scrapes.

A Surprising Turn of Events

A person wearing blue protective gloves hugging a tan dog against a blue background.
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At the hospital, staff scanned Nova and found a microchip.

They contacted her owner, hoping for a happy reunion.

However, the response they received was not what they expected.

The owners stated they were unable or unwilling to take Nova back.

A New Chapter Begins

A tan dog runs in an outdoor shelter yard near a person wearing black clothing.
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With her previous owners surrendering her, Nova officially became a shelter dog.

The shelter staff were determined to help her find a new, loving forever home.

Despite the sudden change in her life, Nova remained full of energy and joy.

She quickly became a favorite among the staff and volunteers.

A Doggie Field Trip

A tan dog wearing an orange 'adopt me' vest and leash looking directly up at the camera.
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To help Nova decompress and meet potential adopters, a volunteer took her on a “doggie field trip.”

Nova was thrilled to go for a car ride and explore the outside world.

She was bouncy, jumpy, and her tail never stopped wagging.

People they met were shocked to hear the story of the dog who got stuck in a car engine.

A Happy Ending

A light brown dog wearing a red harness looking happily out an open car window.
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Although the field trip didn’t result in an immediate adoption, it was a great day out for Nova.

She spent about a month and a half at the shelter, charming everyone she met.

Finally, the right family came along and adopted her.

Her misadventure in the car engine turned out to be the twist of fate she needed to find a family who would cherish her forever.

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