As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, the dog that was chained to a fence along Interstate 75 is a genuine "Trooper."
The Leon County Humane Society in Tallahassee is currently taking care of the dog, which appears to be a Bull Terrier. A Florida state trooper is seen spotting the abandoned dog tied to a fence along I-75 in Tampa with stormwater rising to the dog's chest in a video that has been widely shared on social media.
In a post on the local society's Facebook page on Thursday, the dog, who is now known as "Trooper," was pictured in his warm blanket and plush bed, which sparked an online outcry. The post made sense of his new name "for the amount he's experienced and to respect the individuals who saved him."
According to the post, "We wanted to let those who have been following this story know that he is safe and sound, because we have been worried about him since seeing his story." We also want those who follow to know that we take animal abandonment very seriously, that we will be keeping a close eye on his case, and that we will use his experience to educate."
The governor's office contacted the shelter and Trooper was picked up Wednesday night, according to the post.
Many thousands escaped to get away from Milton, which brought forth a progression of decimating cyclones around the state. Officer, it appears, was excluded from his past proprietor's departure plans, causing disaster via online entertainment.
The dog was stranded and tied to a fence on the side of I-75, up to his belly in water, in a 36-second social media post by the Florida Highway Patrol-Tampa as the storm approached the Tampa Bay area.
The video was republished by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who stated that it was "cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm." Anyone who mistreats pets will be held accountable in Florida.
The governor added, "What kind of an animal would just leave a dog chained to a pole in the middle of a hurricane?" during a news conference on the storm on Wednesday evening. It is simply unbelievable."
The Leon County Humane Society reports that it has been able to raise $1,603 for dogs with similar stories and to support its daily rescue efforts as a result of the Trooper's story.
The shelter promises to keep Trooper's fans updated on his progress toward recovery.
The canine is still "pushed yet de-pressurizing" from the occasions of the last days. When he is ready for the "next phase of life," he will be searching for a new home.
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