On a cold, rainy day near Lake Trask in Mason County, Washington, a small family of dogs was doing everything they could to survive. Soaked to the bone, they wandered along a remote logging road, shivering and seeking shelter wherever they could.
“They were out in the rain, shivering and trying to find cover wherever they could,” the Humane Society of Mason County (HSMC) shared on Facebook.
When local animal control heard about the stranded pups, they quickly reached out to a humane society volunteer and an experienced dog trapper. Together, the rescuers set up multiple traps, each loaded with tempting food, hoping to lure the frightened family to safety.
The two puppies, Parker and Petey, were caught fairly quickly. But their wary mom, Laila, wasn’t ready to trust humans. Hours passed. The rain kept falling. Still, rescuers refused to give up.
Finally, after swapping in an irresistible new bait, Laila’s hunger won over her fear.
“After 20 hours, with volunteers keeping vigilance all day and night, mom and babies were finally secured!” the humane society wrote. “They were exhausted and so ready for a better life!”
Now warm, fed, and safe in loving foster homes, the little family is finally getting the rest they need. Parker already has an adopter waiting for him, while Laila and Petey will be available soon.
“These little ones are fed and dry and able to decompress, getting all the love they deserve,” HSMC shared.
Their days of shivering in the rain are over — and their bright, happy futures are just beginning.
If you're interested in adopting Laila or Petey, check this page regularly for adoption information. To help other animals like these dogs, make a donation to the Humane Society of Mason County.
