While on the job, two construction workers in Texas stumbled upon what seemed to be the sound of a distressed puppy. After searching the area, they realized that the noise was actually coming from above them and eventually located its source.
A small dog was gripped tightly by a hawk as it circled in the sky. The construction workers nearby quickly realized what was happening and watched in horror as the hawk released the dog, causing it to plummet to the ground. Luckily, a Chihuahua puppy was nearby, and the construction workers rushed to its aid. They picked up the injured puppy and hurried him to a nearby veterinary facility, hoping that he would recover quickly. Since the puppy was not microchipped and no one came forward to claim him, he was given to the Austin Animal Center (AAC). When the puppy arrived at the shelter, everyone was amazed by his incredible story and named him “Miracle Puppy” as it seemed unbelievable that such a tiny animal had survived such a great fall. Despite being only 6 weeks old and having been through an incredible ordeal, all Miracle Puppy wanted was to be loved by his new shelter friends.
According to Jennifer Olohan, AAC’s manager of communication and publicity, the moment she laid eyes on this small dog at the shelter, he craved nothing more than human touch. Despite being tethered to an IV line for fluid administration, Tony Hawk made his way to the front of his kennel to greet her, and she held him gently while keeping an eye on his IV. His sweet disposition earned him the affectionate nickname Tony Hawk from everyone at the shelter. Despite his fall, Tony only sustained minor injuries to his head and chest, much to the relief of his rescuers, who were confident in his complete recovery.
According to Olohan, it’s quite surprising that Tony Hawk only suffered minor injuries. He has some scratches on his head and shoulders caused by the hawk’s talons, but luckily, there were no severe damages like broken bones or internal injuries. It’s a miracle that he survived the accident! Tony’s background is uncertain, and it’s unclear whether he was born as a stray or rescued from a backyard. However, his shelter family is thrilled to have him and pleased to see him doing well. Currently, he is staying with a foster family until he is old enough to be neutered, after which the shelter will begin looking for a permanent home for him. Olohan mentioned that Tony’s foster family has received numerous adoption requests from amazing candidates.
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Despite a difficult beginning, Tony remains an upbeat and friendly dog. Those who have cared for him at the shelter are confident that he will make a wonderful pet for a fortunate family. Don’t hesitate to share his story with your loved ones!