During a patrol of Northeast Houston, a small puppy carrying a damp newspaper caught the eye of a volunteer with Corridor Rescue.
The little tan dog held his head up proudly, showing off his beloved “toy” while jauntily walking down the street.
Despite the pup’s upbeat attitude, he was suffering physically from life on the street. The volunteer took a quick video and scooped up the puppy, leaving the newspaper behind.
@corridor.rescue Bingo was originally found living on the streets of Houston with two of his siblings. Shortly after our street team volunteers were notified of the dogs in the area, we were told by local residents that one of Bingo’s siblings was deceased and the other had been taken. After assessing the situation, we knew he would not survive much longer on his own. He was rescued by one of our dedicated volunteers and was immediately started on fluids, treated for sarcoptic mange, and began dewormer for his heavy parasite burden at our kennel facility. Bingo was originally Parvo negative but days later tested positive for the Parvo virus. We knew Bingo’s situation on the streets was critical but after learning of his extensive medical issues, it became even more apparent how much he needed us. Bingo has begun supportive therapy for Parvo but is currently not showing any symptoms of the virus. After a week of treatment and rest, he is now often seen playing with his very own toys throughout the day. No more delivering newspapers for you Bingo! #streetdogrescue #fromthestreetstothesheets #houston #dogrescue #corridorrescue #rescue #houstonstreetdog #fyp #activities #adoptdontshop #dogsoftiktok ♬ Accidentally In Love – Counting Crows
“The newspaper was soggy and smelly,” Page Moore, president of Corridor Rescue, told The Dodo. “He was given plenty of new toys to enjoy.”
When Bingo first arrived at the rescue, he was a bit timid and scared in his new surroundings. However, as his health improved, his upbeat spirit returned.
“He became a spunky little fella!” Moore said. “Bold in spirit and eager for company, young Bingo was as bright and vibrant as a puppy can get! He loved interacting with staff and volunteers and enjoyed all his toys.”
Within the first month at the rescue Bingo began to fill out, gaining 8 pounds. Healthy, happy and cleared for adoption, Bingo began his search for a family. And a mere three months after arriving at the rescue, he found the perfect match, traveling far from the deadly stretch of road where he’d been abandoned.
“We are a hockey family,” Bingo’s new mom wrote in an update to the rescue. “Of course, we had to introduce him to the game. He loves chasing pucks around.”