Police Rescue Dog Left For Dead In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ — Phoenix police officers rescued a dog from an untimely death last month when he was left for dead, tied inside of a pillowcase in an empty lot, according to a video and Facebook post from Phoenix police.

Police found Pickles on Feb. 5 near 39th Street and Earll Drive in Phoenix. It seemed that he was tied inside of the pillowcase and then thrown over a fence into the lot, police said.

The officers released him from the pillowcase and gave him some dog food, something they happen to carry with them, which he gobbled up in the back seat of the police car.

Pickles is now available for adoption at the Arizona Humane Society. When Pickles came to the humane society, he was dehydrated, lethargic and had some stomach issues, said Kelsey Dickerson, the humane society's media relations specialist.

"Now he's healthy, energetic full of life," she said.

Pickles is 1.5-year-old chihuahua mix who would do well in a family that has a much energy as he does and that has time to give him some training, Dickerson advised. For those inspired to adopt by Pickles' story, he's far from the only pet at the humane society in need of a loving home.

"We have so many amazing animals that have stories just like Pickles," Dickerson said.

The humane society asks that people never abandoned their pets, as there are many other options for people who don't have the resources to care for them. The resources include temporary foster homes for owners experiencing hardship or crisis situations, help with food and medical bills for your pet, help with unwanted pet behaviors and tips on how to successfully re-home your pet.

The humane society can also help families find pet-friendly housing or to deal with an unexpected litter of puppies or kittens.

Dickerson added that the No. 1 way to prevent animal abandonment was to spay and neuter your pets and to adopt instead of shop.

"A situation like Pickles never needs to happen," Dickerson said. "We're grateful that Phoenix police were able to save him."

Phoenix police ask that anyone with information about who abandoned Pickles contact the department.