Imagine living in a house and never knowing what’s underneath.
Then, you hear strange, distant barks coming right through your floorboards and you don’t know what to think.
Spooky, right?
Yet, that’s exactly what happened to a man living in Longview, Texas. When he finally discovered what was behind this mysterious ordeal, both the man and the entire rescue crew were left in shock!
How Did He End Up There
The Texas renter went from concerned to hero in hours. As soon as he heard strong, yet distant barks coming from underground, he contacted animal control. Officer Jumper responded to a call and began the investigation.
Soon enough, he realized that the barks were coming from an eerie, rock-paved well that was situated right below the home’s floorboards.
The men couldn’t contain their shock. How has no one noticed this pit before? And how did the dog end up here in the first place? While they were trying to answer these questions, Officer Jumper called for reinforcements.
Within minutes, the rest of the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center crew from Texas, as well as the Longview Fire Department, arrived at the scene.
They initiated the rescue of a dog from what turned out to be a 12-foot-deep well.
In the beginning, it seemed almost impossible to get the canine out. He was out of reach, so the rescuers thought of ripping the house’s floorboards to get to him.
Then, they devised a different plan.
Instead of devastating the home, they made improvised slings and pulled him out. The entire rescue took about three hours, but the dog, who turned out to be a Basset Hound, was finally safe!
“Thanks to the quick thinking and heroic efforts of our local firefighters and animal control team, the dog was safely brought to the surface, shaken but unharmed,” the shelter wrote in a Facebook post.
Happy Outcome
After a quick assessment, the rescuers confirmed that the dog was as healthy as he could be, with no injuries or underlying health issues.
He was named Timmy, after the character from the TV show, “Lassie,” and safely transported to the rescue center. As it turned out, Timmy had no owners, which made him available for adoption right away.
Without second-guessing, one of the firemen, who was dazzled by Timmy’s friendly nature, immediately stepped up to adopt Timmy.
“Timmy is doing good and if not reclaimed, one of the firefighters will be adopting him,” Kimberly Brown-Brooks, the rescue coordinator, wrote in the comments.
Sadly, this sweet boi and the man’s cats didn’t get along, and he had to give up the adoption. The good news is Timmy didn’t have to wait for his second chance! Soon after, he was adopted into a loving family next to the people who fell in love with his personality right away.
Hopefully, Timmy will never need to call for help anymore. His life now is all about cuddles, adventures, and fun times in his yard.
In the meantime, the LACAC team thanked everyone who helped Timmy get a fresh start, emphasizing the importance of community work.
“Thank you to everyone who played a part in this miraculous rescue. It’s a true reminder of the incredible bond between humans and animals, and how a community comes together in times of need,” the Texas shelter concluded.