A little black and brown puppy lay calmly on his dog bed, abandoned in a dumpster among garbage bags and an old watermelon. He could hardly lift his head above the trash, but he appeared to blend in.
Fortunately, a kind stranger saw him and reported him to environmental officials in Spartanburg, South Carolina, who came running.
The phone at the Greenville Humane Society began ringing shortly after that.
The Greenville Humane Society’s CEO, Rachel Delport, told The Dodo, “We got a phone asking if we would be willing to accept him. Naturally, we responded “yes.”
Delport found it upsetting that someone would abandon a vulnerable animal in the trash by itself.
She stated it was upsetting to see people who didn’t take the required action to handle animals properly.
The puppy, later named Coleman, was thrilled to be safe with people who cared about him. His personality began to shine — he became much more vocal, loving any attention he could get.
“Once he got here, he was very ready for some cuddles,” Delport said. “He got lots of toys and attention.”
The humane society ensured Coleman had all the tools necessary to make him a great candidate for adoption, and even set up a photo shoot for him.
Delport is optimistic Coleman will find a family that will love him forever shortly. Coleman was eager to find a family soon enough.
Many individuals have called to inquire about his well-being and there has been a lot of attention, according to Delport. “The neighborhood supports him and hopes for the best for him.”
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