Neighbors Find Dog Tied Up to a Tree, by Evening ‘They Knew’ the Truth

Neighbors who found a dog tied up to a tree one morning knew the unspeakable truth had happened: someone had abandoned him.

A June 4 Facebook post by the Stray Rescue of St. Louis, an organization dedicated to rescuing and healing stray animals, shared that the neighbors first saw the large dog in the morning. When no one returned for him in the afternoon, they left out a bowl of water, and by evening, “they knew” his owner would not be returning.

That’s when Stray Rescue of St. Louis stepped in. The video shows the rescue organization slowly approaching the dog, who is now named Beans. He stared at the woman sternly. But his one ear pointed up, showing his curiosity and hopefulness that he would no longer be tied to the tree.

His entire demeanor changed once he hopped into the car; a smile spread and his tongue stuck out, embracing his freedom ride. His tail wagged with excitement for the future.

Natalie Thomson, chief communications officer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis, told Newsweek via email that he was found on June 1. Despite what he’s been through, which remains unknown, he “has been doing great.”

“Our shelter is super full, so he’s been in a crate all week because we’re overfull,” she said. “But he is soooo sweet! He’s ready for adoption or foster!”

For those interested in adopting Beans, or another available animal, visit the rescue’s website for information and to begin an application.

As of Friday, the video amassed over 14,000 likes and 900 comments. Facebook users collectively breathed a sigh of relief, knowing Beans was in good hands with Stray Rescue of St. Louis, hopeful his forever family will come soon.

“He went from boofing at you from the tree, to being the biggest smiley Boi in the car,” pointed out one viewer.

A second added: “You are just a heartless shell of a person to just tie up your dog and walk away. Your loss will be someone else’s gain! Thankful he landed with good people until he gets his own new family.”

Another person commented: “Poor sweet baby. So glad you got to him before any more harm came to him.”

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