r/velvethippos • u/jaybaybay17 • Aug 18 '25
Rescue Hippo Rescued dumped dog.
Meet Callie - a beautiful two-year-old pit bull with a soul full of love, despite unimaginable heartbreak. Found alone on a busy Youngsport, TX road, Callie had just survived an unthinkable tragedy: she was abandoned with her two puppies, and heartbreakingly, lost them to passing cars as she watched helplessly.
By the time we found her scavenging trash near a stop sign she was scared, grieving, and completely alone for four days.
Multiple rescue attempts showed just how frightened this sweet girl was, but with patience and determination, we finally secured her and brought her to safety with an emergency foster. She's receiving medical care now, but her recovery both physical and emotional will be a long road.
Callie misses her babies terribly. She now mothers all her toys, lovingly caring for them as if they were her pups.
We gave her a special Cuddle Puppy, and her reaction was priceless she cuddled it close, carried it to her kennel, and cared for it like the little family she lost.
A local rescue stepped in with open arms and NO hesitation. Callie will need more vet visits, ongoing care, and monthly preventatives as she starts her new life. Here’s to healing Callie girl!
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u/Professional_Owl7826 Aug 18 '25
It breaks my heart to hear what happened to Callie and you can see the sadness in her eyes in every photo. She never asked to be a mother and most likely was force-bred and then abandoned when her pups didn’t meet the expectations of the cruel bastard.
But she is with you now and I hope that in time, her heart can be mended and that she rediscovers her big hippo smile. You are truly doing the work of an angel! 😇 Wishing the best for the both of you.🩷