Hailey, a dog rescued from dire conditions in Georgia by a Dublin couple has gone missing, prompting an appeal from her owner who says she cannot bear the thought of the animal returning to life on the streets.
Klara Poleszuk and her partner, Ciaran, were travelling through Europe in June when they discovered four abandoned puppies on the outskirts of Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital. The animals were found inside a ditch near a derelict building, severely neglected and in critical condition.
All four puppies were suffering from dehydration, illness and malnutrition. Despite efforts to save them, three of the pups later died. One survived, becoming a symbol of what Poleszuk describes as a ‘miracle’ rescue.
That surviving dog has now gone missing, dealing a heavy blow to the couple who say the entire purpose of the rescue was to give her a life away from danger and neglect. Poleszuk said she does not want Hailey’s story to end back on the streets, the same fate they believed they had helped her escape.
Efforts are now in progress to locate the missing dog, as the couple appeals for help and information to ensure her safety and recovery.
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