For Donna Lochmann, a seasoned rescuer with Stray Rescue of St. Louis in Missouri, mornings often begin with urgent calls and dangerous missions. On this day, she prepared herself with her usual determination and compassion.

“A dog awaits and needs our help!” Donna announced after receiving a request for medical intervention.

Her colleague, Natalie Thompson, joined her, equally driven by the passion to save another life. Neither of them realized their day would soon take a surprising detour.

Spotting A Pup In Need

As Donna drove toward their destination, Natalie suddenly urged her to slow down.

“I just saw something small and brown on a side street,” Donna told Natalie. “It might be another dog that needs our help.”

Natalie confirmed the sighting, but they chose to complete the

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