Not everybody knows the true meaning of becoming a dog owner. While most of us consider dogs as part of the family and treat them with love and care, some people just own dogs just for the sake of having one. These dogs end up getting neglected and even treated like trash by their owners.
In Detroit, a dog named Sweet Pea was left tied outside a house in freezing weather. During that night, the temperature had a wind chill factor of -20 degrees, which can easily cause hypothermia. While most dog owners would have their dogs inside the house to keep them warm, Sweet Pea’s owners didn’t care about her and left her outside.
Thankfully, a Detroit police officer named Eric McCombs happened to be patrolling that night. Officer McCombs was shocked when he saw Sweet Pea tied on a porch in freezing weather. Having quite a soft spot in his heart for dogs, he knew that he needed to do something. Sweet Pea wouldn’t last the night if she was left alone in her current condition.
Officer McCombs was angry because the people who left Sweet Pea chained to the porch did it intentionally. So, Officer McCombs decided to untie her from the porch and take her back to the patrol car where it was warmer. He also gave her some dog treats and clean water.
Eventually, Officer McCombs took her to the animal shelter where she was treated for frostbite and malnourishment. Later on, Officer McCombs couldn’t get his head off, Sweet Pea. He was asking himself questions about who was going to provide her with a home.
Although he already had a dog, he still decided to adopt Sweet Pea. He didn’t care about how much extra it was going to cost him to take care of her. All he wanted was to give her the home that she deserved.
At first, Sweet Pea was scared and didn’t know what to do in her new home. She didn’t even know what a dog bed was and was a bit suspicious about peanut butter. However, Officer McCombs took things slowly and helped Sweet Pea adjust to her new life.
Once Sweet Pea realized how good life can be, she came out of her shell and became a very sweet and playful dog. Thanks to Officer McCombs, Sweet Pea finally knows what it means to be a part of a real family. Here’s a video featuring Sweet Pea’s rescue story and how she ended up finding the perfect forever home.
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