It had been on April 24 when the Arizona Humane Society received a call about a dog in distress who had been spotted by a Good Samaritan hiding in a small cutout on the side of Lookout Mountain in Phoenix.
The kind hiker stayed with the frightened dog for nearly two hours until emergency animal medical technicians arrived. The two-year-old Shar Pei mix, dubbed Bright Eyes, had been seriously dehydrated and injured with abrasions on her paws and a cut on her back end.
Upon arrival, AHS emergency animal medical technicians Tracey Miiller and Ruthie Jesus quickly assessed Bright Eyes’ condition. The dog was in a critical state, and her weakened state made it impossible for her to descend the mountain on her own.
With time of the essence, Miiller and Jesus took turns carrying Bright Eyes down the mountain to a waiting ambulance. The brave pup was then transported to the AHS’ Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital, where she received intensive care.
Bright Eyes was dangerously dehydrated and needed immediate medical attention. We provided her with fluids, antibiotics, pain medication, and addressed some stomach issues. Her resilience is truly inspiring.
The mystery surrounding how Bright Eyes ended up stranded on the mountainside remains unsolved. AHS officials are hopeful that someone might recognize her and come forward with information about her past.
In the meantime, Bright Eyes is receiving exceptional care at AHS and is slowly regaining her strength. Her sweet and gentle demeanor has already captured the hearts of the staff.
This rescue is a testament to the incredible bond between humans and animals. We are incredibly grateful to the hiker who alerted us and to our dedicated team who brought Bright Eyes to safety. We look forward to finding her a loving forever home where she can be showered with love and security.”
AHS
The Arizona Humane Society is actively seeking donations to support the medical care of Bright Eyes and other animals in need.
Many thanks to the Good Samaritan who found Bright Eyes and stayed with her until the Field Team was able to arrive. And thank you to the amazing Field Team leaders who carried this very emaciated pup all the way down the mountain!
She is now receiving medical attention at our Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital for a second chance at life. Keep an eye out for Bright Eyes on our adoption page when she is available to adopt at www.azhumane.org/adopt.
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