In a rural area of Oklahoma, Oakley dawdled about a crossroads, possibly hoping that a passing vehicle might see him.
With two other dogs present, the puppy had been left alone. The lost animals roamed the countryside for more than a week as they waited for their owners to come looking for them. The dogs slept outdoors in a tin tube beneath the road.
The black Lab mix and his companions were noticed by a Good Samaritan, who then called animal rescuer Alysse Matlock, who hurried there as soon as she could.
When Matlock noticed how the puppy was doing, she was upset.
Matlock said, “He was in pretty rough shape, which broke my heart.”
The first of the three to be saved was Oakley. Soon, the other two were discovered and taken to foster homes where they could recover.
Matlock quickly unwinded after returning Oakley to her house. He soon made his friendly disposition known. Matlock was touched by Oakley’s quick affection but enraged that someone had abandoned him.
“He is such a sweet, smart dog that lives to please people,” Matlock described the dog. “It angered me that people could be so cruel.”
You can watch a video about Oakley’s rescue that Matlock made here:
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Matlock bathed Oakley and made arrangements for his medical care. Safe Haven Animal Rescue generously offered to pay Oakley’s medical bills while Matlock fostered him after she contacted them.
Oakley’s skin and eye conditions have significantly improved in just a few short months. Even while he was still enjoying his time in foster care, particularly lunch and dinner, it was time for him to find a forever home.
Matlock was confident that Oakley would soon be adopted.
“He was such an easy dog,” Matlock said. “[He] got along with everyone and anyone from the very beginning!”
One family, who watched Matlock’s Instagram video about Oakley, was especially moved by the canine’s motivational story. They were aware they needed to meet him. The family set up a meeting by getting in touch with Matlock. They quickly knew Oakley was the dog they had been looking for.
“They drove all the way from Minnesota to pick him up,” Matlock said. “He’s been a perfect fit ever since.”
Source: The Dodo
