The dog was saved from railroad tracks last month after rescuers narrowly avoided a tragedy – and now he’s even happier. Earlier this month, City of San Antonio Animal Care Services reported a “Miracle on the Tracks.” Animal Care Officer Edwards was contacted about a dog roped to an active railroad track.
Upon arriving on the scene, Officer Edwards started working on freeing the dog, whose leash was bound to the rail, preventing him from getting free and tightening as he tried to escape. The officer worked to gain the scared animal’s trust. He then moved “quickly and safely” to free the dog from the track.
It was only moments before a train zipped down the track that he was able to free the dog. The dog would certainly have died if the officer hadn’t arrived when he did. Although there is no indication that the dog was intentionally nailed to the track, or if he got caught on a nail, everyone was just grateful that tragedy was avoided. The dog, appropriately named Lucky, was rescued in time.
At the time they reported that Lucky would need some time to “settle down,” but would soon be put up for adoption. Then, on April 5, they shared an inspiring update: Lucky has been adopted!
According to the owner, referred to in the post as Mr. C, “I knew as soon as I met him that he would fit in perfectly with the rest of my family. He was so chill and unobtrusive.” Lucky was taken out to one of the shelter’s play yards before being adopted. They got along great and decided it was a perfect match. Before Lucky was transferred to his new home, he was neutered and microchipped. His new owner has renamed him “Duke.”
