Donna, from Stray Rescue of St. Louis, often drove by a series of derelict homes in her area, thinking about how easy it would be for a scared dog to take shelter there.

Her curiosity led her to investigate, and what she found was a small Pit Bull in desperate need of help.

The Rescue Team Enters the Danger Zone

Initially, Donna considered setting a trap to wait for the dog to come to her. However, after days of no success, she decided to check the back of the house, where she discovered something unexpected.

“There were actually footprints going up into the house. So she had to have gotten to the top of the steps and then pretty much jumped into the house,” said Donna.

Recognizing the danger of the stairs, Donna and her team quickly searched for a safer entry point. They realized t

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