Woman spots an abandoned dog on the side of the road during a raging storm and takes her in, slowly earning back her broken trust

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Sep 21, 2026 12:15 PM EDT

Every stray dog needs their Good Samaritan, and Tuna met hers.

Whenever we hear about a dog who's been abandoned, the first thought that springs into our mind is "Why?" Most of us here are dog pawrents, and thinking about simply leaving our precious puppers somewhere random, in the middle of nowhere, with no regard for whether they can survive on their own, is literally unthinkable. Not a single one of us can make this thought stay in our head. Imagining ourselves driving to a forest to just let our doggo go, never to be seen again, is making us sick to the stomach.

But that's the story of Tuna. The woman who saved her didn't even know her name initially, since she was abandoned in the middle of nowhere and forced to brave a storm by herself. Food - not present. Shelter - not a single one in sight. Person to care for her - left. A dog left alone, probably confused and afraid, and… we can't bear this thought. This could've ended way worse, but luckily, she was found by the one Good Samaritan she needed right at that moment.

We love a happy ending when it comes to dogs who need a home - especially when the chances before seemed so dire. So here's to Tuna and her now-mom. We wish them many years of happy human-doggo friendship.

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  • 01

    She curles into the cutest cinnamon roll shape

    Found an abandoned stray dog on the side of the road during a storm no one could take her in so I brought her home!
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  • 02

    Bath is very much needed

    We bathed this sweet angel. Bestie Jen to the rescue!!
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  • 03

    Yay for friends who help save a stray dog

    INSPECTORS TEST We bathed this sweet angel. Bestie Jen to the rescue!!
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  • 04

    She's such a good girl with the shower

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  • 05

    She was positively hungry

    she ate for us!!
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  • 06

    Crate? What crate? I'll sleep on the comfy blanket instead

    aaaaaaand screw the dang crate
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  • 07

    Finally, some sun!

    we went to the park
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  • 08

    Oh, she's a chicken kind of girl

    big Chick-fil-a gal!!
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  • 09

    Just plop and nap, it's the best way

    she fell asleep everywhere 36
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  • 10

    Going for some needed health check ups

    Then got her the care she needed. Thank you RACC!! RICHMOND ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
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  • 11

    Probably from a chip of the people who abandoned her

    Discovered her real name is Tuna!! STAFF YOU SHE
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  • 12

    The fact she doesn't know what toys are is an indicator for a harsh life before

    We celebrated with new treats & toys!! Don't think she's ever even had a toy
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  • 13

    What a sweet face, who could ever abandon her in the first place?

    And now two weeks later, I get to pick her up tomorrow! How lucky am I.
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  • 14

    Two weeks later, here she is, healthy and happy

    Come with me to pick up Tuna! HEY BESTIE!!!!
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  • 15

    Eating more chicken in the car

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    And eating more chicken at home

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  • 17

    She's safe, she's loved, she's home <3

    DO MO time to rest
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  • 18

    First video of her actual rescue

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  • 19

    Second video of her coming home, and staying forever

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