Rescuers Brave Treacherous Storm to Save Abandoned Dog Sisters from Peril
In a remarkable act of bravery, rescuers Katelyn Mannion, Kim Reid, and Fiona McClintock fearlessly faced a raging lightning storm to save two abandoned German Shepherd sisters. The team, known for their dedication to rescuing abandoned animals in Fermanagh, Ireland, wasted no time after receiving information about the distressed dogs. Their three-day search took them through deep woodlands and fields, battling the elements.
By the third day, the crew started to worry that they might never find the dogs. “We were a little depressed because we couldn’t get near to them, and all we wanted to do was get them to safety,” Mannion told The Dodo.
However, their determination paid off when they finally located the sisters hiding in a local farmer’s hut. The hounds were visibly relieved to see their rescuers. Mannion described the experience as “a really powerful, overpowering sensation of sheer joy and enthusiasm.” “We were still anxious about their safety, but we were overjoyed to have them in a secure environment.” A few tears were shed. The rescuers named the dogs Thora and Levina, immediately beginning their rehabilitation. Little China Dog Rescue donated a rescue facility, and Lost Paws NI volunteered to cover veterinary treatment. The crew was ecstatic that both groups were so ready to offer assistance.
“It relieved a lot of burden off of us, and we could simply enjoy our time with them,” Mannion added. “It was nearly ecstatic!”
Soon, the dogs started to see people in a new light. “Once they were apprehended and given the necessary medicine and therapy, they began to reveal their own personalities a little more,” Mannion said. “They moved from avoiding people to requesting more hugs.”
Currently, the dogs have been placed in foster homes and will remain there until they find their forever homes through adoption.
The rescue crew is still uncertain about where the sisters came from, but they are relieved that their story has a good conclusion. “We couldn’t have asked for anything better,” Mannion added. “They are very happy, and they know how much they are loved.”
