Nicknamed “Freeway Frida,” this beautiful German Shepherd was initially seen falling or jumping out of a pickup truck in California nearly five weeks ago.
Since then, Officer Silvia Coelho told ABC News that every day she receives calls on passerby’s spotting an injuring dog. But, every time rescuers went to get Frida, she kept getting away and disappearing into the bushes.
It’s possible she was waiting for her owner’s return, or maybe the dog was just scared. Officers Coehlo describes Frida as a “ghost dog”, because officers could never see her, no matter how many times they went searching.
Luckily on Saturday, May 14, Coehlo spotted Frida with the help of a fellow officer and a California Highway Patrol Officer. Finally after five weeks, Frida was safe and they took her to the VCA Bradshaw Animal Hospital.
“She was really skinny and malnourished when we first brought her in, but she’s on the mend, and she’s doing awesome. Though she was skittish at first, she’s starting to relax now,” says Coehlo.
Frida’s veterinarian, Dr. Mike Johnson, is shocked that Frida was able to stay alive for over a month. She suffered a broken leg and possible damage to her tendons, as well as malnutrition and dehydration. But, she’s expected to undergo surgery, and should be doing just fine.
“[Frida’s] a really lovely little dog,” Dr. Johnson told the Sacramento Bee. “She has a good soul.”
Officer Coehlo said that Frida’s owner hasn’t come forward, and sadly she has no microchip. “[I] just might have to adopt her,” Coehlo said. “[Frida’s] got a strong heart and a strong will for surviving out on that median for five weeks. She’s truly amazing.”
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[Featured Image Credit: Galt Police Department]
Dog Spends Five Weeks On Freeway Waiting For Owner To Return is an article from: LifeDaily