Dog lost in Tennessee reunited with family after he was injured in the valley on Wednesday.
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews were removing a tree from the 2400 block of State Route 48 in Dixon when they “heard noises coming from a nearby creek,” the agency said on Facebook.
When they went to investigate the noise Workers found an injured dog stuck in a ravine. This led them to alert a nearby Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. which is working in the traffic zone for help
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A Tennessee dog named Apollo will be coming home for the holidays. After local and state authorities found him injured and stuck in a ravine. (Tennessee Department of Transportation/Facebook)
TDOT crews, troopers, Dickson Electric utility workers and citizens joined together to help the pup.
They built a makeshift gurney to carry him safely out of the canyon. He was taken to the Humane Society of Dickson County (HSDC) to receive treatment for his injuries.
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TDOT officials returned to the shelter several hours later to donate a pallet of dog food, according to HSDC.
One member of the Tennessee Department of Transportation team participating in the rescue also donated a quantity of dog food to the Humane Society of Dickson County. (Tennessee Department of Transportation/Facebook)
“We are informed that the dog is receiving treatment. We hope for a speedy recovery,” TDOT said on Facebook. “We appreciate those employees who were willing and able to accept our assistance.”
Tennessee Highway Patrol officers posted video of the dog’s rescue on Facebook Wednesday, naming him “Trooper” and asking for help finding his family.
The dog was named “Trooper” by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. His real name was Apollo, and his family came into contact with the humane society. (Tennessee Department of Transportation/Facebook)
With the power of social media The dog’s real name is Apollo. accepted And his owner has been in contact with DCHS, shelter officials said Wednesday night.
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“When we work together We can make a difference in the lives of innocent people,” the humane society said in a post celebrating Apollo’s rescue.
