Dog Found With Tire Rim Around His Neck Gets Incredible Rescue
When Three Little Pitties Rescue (TLP) in Texas got a call about a stray dog near a busy rodeo with a metal tire rim stuck around his neck, they knew every second counted.
By the time rescuers arrived, the dog’s head was swollen, and he was in visible distress. Fearing for his life, they sedated him and rushed him to the vet. But removing the tire proved harder than expected — even the veterinary team couldn’t figure it out.
Finally, the fire department was called in. Using the jaws of life, they carefully broke the rim apart, freeing the dog after an exhausting hour.
Rescuers named him Pickles — because he’d gotten himself “into one.” In foster care, Pickles quickly went from scared and withdrawn to playful and full of life, especially around other dogs.
Soon, he found a loving forever home, where he now enjoys the safety and joy he almost lost. His rescuers will never forget the day they freed him — or the signed tire rim that tells the story of his second chance.
