While driving through Blue Springs, Missouri, a volunteer with Farm To Able came across a heartbreaking scene. A small, vulnerable puppy tied to a crate and left alone in the middle of a busy highway.
Without hesitation, she pulled over and rushed to the frightened dog’s side. She gently lifted him into her car, offering the comfort and safety he had been desperately needing.
The puppy, later named Sullivan, immediately relaxed in her arms. His fearful expression softened, as if he understood he was finally safe.
She quickly contacted Animal Control to report the situation. After Sullivan’s five-day stray hold passed without anyone coming forward to claim him, the search for a safe place began. Sadly, every nearby shelter was already overwhelmed and unable to take him in.
A Sanctuary Steps In To Help
Determined not to give up, the volunteer reached out to Sheriee, the founder of a local sanctuary.
Moved by Sullivan’s story, Sheriee agreed to welcome him into her care, offering a loving foster home while helping him find a permanent family.
Once at the sanctuary, Sullivan began to settle in. He quickly adapted to his new surroundings and found companionship among the sanctuary’s other animals, including pigs, cows, chickens, and horses.
Despite the trauma he had endured, Sullivan remained gentle and curious, quietly hopeful that his future would be brighter.
As Sullivan adjusted to life at the sanctuary, Sheriee began searching for the perfect adopter.
The more time she spent with him, the more she realized how special he was.
“He’s got a calmness about him that’s very, very unique for a puppy,” Sheriee told Cuddle Buddies.
She started sending videos of Sullivan to her son, James, who had always dreamed of having a dog. One day, she jokingly suggested he adopt Sullivan, and to her surprise, James agreed.
An Instant Connection
From the moment James met Sullivan, it was clear they were meant to be.
“He said there was just something about it where he just felt like it was, that was his dog,” Sheriee added.
Their bond formed instantly. Sullivan melted into James’s arms, radiating trust and happiness.
Sheriee was filled with joy, knowing Sullivan had found the person he was meant to be with.
“He will never have to worry whether or not his human loves him or is coming back for him… He will always be safe, protected & loved beyond measure,” she wrote on Instagram.
After spending three weeks at the sanctuary, Sullivan left for his new home in Denver, Colorado, ready to begin a fresh chapter.
Now thriving in his forever home, Sullivan enjoys hiking trips and snowy adventures with his new dad. His days are filled with affection, security, and the thrill of exploring the world alongside someone who truly loves him.
Thanks to one woman’s quick action and a family willing to open their hearts, a puppy once abandoned on a highway is now living the life he was always meant to have.
