A heartwarming rescue story unfolded in Regina, Saskatchewan, where a cold, shivering dog found solace thanks to quick-thinking transit workers (HV).
As frigid weather gripped the region, a bus passenger spotted the lost dog hunched at a bus stop.
Concerned for its safety, a transportation officer named Darren Szabo rushed to the location to provide warmth and care until the Regina Humane Society (RHS) could arrive.
Szabo expressed his fears to Global News: “I was worried about frostbite. In such extreme temperatures, a few minutes could be all it takes for the dog to lose the tips of his ears or paws.”
Initially wary, the frightened dog growled at Szabo. However, when Szabo draped his fleece jacket over the animal, it became clear that help was at hand.
“He was as scared as he was cold,” Szabo explained. “While I could wear another jacket, this poor dog had no such option.”
The RHS team arrived shortly after and swiftly reunited the dog with its relieved family, who had already reported him missing.
Lindsay West, director of operations for the RHS, noted that the unusual absence of the dog was quickly noticed by its owners, prompting their call.
Fortunately, the dog showed no lasting effects from its exposure to the cold and made a full recovery.
As a reminder of community kindness, Regina operates a Safe Bus Programme, inviting anyone caught in harsh conditions to seek refuge by flagging down a bus.
“It’s important to help one another, whether it’s a small animal or a person in distress,” Szabo emphasized.
Regina Transit mirrored this sentiment in a photo post featuring the rescued dog, encouraging everyone, including pets, to stay safe and warm during the cold snap.
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