Doggo abandoned on the highway during thunderstorm learns to wag her tail again after discovering the love of her new family who rescued her and taught her to trust again

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Jun 26, 2025 10:00 AM EDT

Have you ever been trapped on a highway? We have. We were driving to New York, and one of our tires popped right as we entered a 6-lane bridge. We had to pull our car over to the tiniest little shoulder as cars zoomed past us, feeling every bump, brake, and vibration as hundreds of cars passed us. It was terrifying. And if it was terrifying for us, a hooman who understands what is going on, imagine how horrific it must be for a scared doggo who was abandoned there. In a thunderstorm. Could it get any worse?

Just when it seemed like this doggo had hit rock bottom, some kind souls pulled over to help her. She was soaking wet in the middle of a summer storm, but her rescuers were able to convince her to let them help. It took time, but she learned what happiness and trust were again through the love of her new family. It's just the wholesome video we needed to fill up our hearts today. Watch it below!

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    POV You're thrown on the side of the highway left to get hit. I hope whoever's dog this was gets to see this
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    dailypawsrescue Left in the Rain, Ignored by All... Except Us ❤ Meet Buddy, a brave soul found shivering on the roadside during a heavy downpour. Cold, soaked, and barely able to lift his head, Buddy lay helpless as people and even stray cats — passed by, - splashing muddy water onto his frail body. No one stopped. No one cared. Until we did.
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    Hundreds of cars passing by in the pouring rain...
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    Our team wrapped him in a blanket, gave him warm food, and rushed him to the vet. He's now safe, but there are so many more like him out there — lonely, abandoned, and suffering in silence. - We can't do this alone. We need YOUR help to rescue more dogs like Buddy. Every donation, share, or kind word helps us bring hope to the hopeless.
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  • That poor baby is s-c-a-r-e-d. That low posture, ears pointed back, stiff body language, that dog is showing that it is scared with every tool it has. However, we're glad the doggo decided to let them help, that was the one decision that changed its life for the better!

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    You're safe now
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    robin102317 You are her everything! Thank you for saving her
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    unlucky_knight420 Why do some humans have no empathy or compassion or love for a helpless animal.... YOU'RE AN AMAZING HUMAN
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    And that's when I found out from a local, that her owners dumped her after trying to give her away.
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  • One person's trash is another's treasure. This doggo is definitely treasure. We're sorry someone threw you away like trash, but now you're exactly where you're supposed to be. We wish you nothing but long naps in the sun and lots of treats!

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    tasha_star_fitness Anyone that can make a dog feel this type of fear and abandonment deserves things I can't say on the internet.
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    thekatelawler Thank you for stopping, thank you for helping, thank you for rescuing. What a beautiful girl she is x
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    Is that now she's mine
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    ferk My car broke down on a highway and I could feel every single shake as cars and trucks passed by. This poor baby, she was terrified. I hate the people who abandoned her there. Don't abandon your pets, but on the side of a highway???
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    hollys_chilling What is honestly wrong with people. My heart is broken that someone would do this.
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    Learning what love feels like SL
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    She's the sweetest dog. And I'm so happy she's ours.
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