Hero Saves Precious Dog Found Discarded in a Dumpster
A man named Michael Bowman Jr. was on a break from work when he heard faint whimpers coming from a dumpster near an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Pulaski, Virginia. What he discovered inside was heartbreaking: a small dog trapped in a plastic bucket, its four legs tightly bound with electrical tape.
Thanks to Bowman’s quick action, the dog was immediately taken to local veterinary services and animal control. Officials confirmed the pup is stable and recovering well—physically and emotionally.
Bowman described the moment he freed the dog: “I just happened to be at the right place at the right time and just helped him. As soon as we got that tape off him, he drank a half-a-mug of water and ate these little chewy treats … he started feeling better.”
Community Outrage and Compassion
The story quickly spread online—and viewers were both moved by the rescue and furious at the cruelty involved. On social media, users flooded FurPetVo’s platform with heartfelt reactions:
- @Bonnie: “So glad he was rescued! As for the person who did this, you must have a lot of hatred in your heart—or no heart at all. Shame on you!!!!”
- @Jackie: “What a sick and weak nothing of a person to do this!”
- @Donabass: “OMG, please don’t ever let me witness this—I’ll be in jail.”
- @Deborah: “Thank God somebody found the poor dog. Don’t know who did it—but I hope they find the person and do the same thing to them.”
What Happens Next?
While many people have reached out hoping to adopt the pup, he is not yet available for adoption. Authorities are treating the case as an active investigation led by Detective Riddle of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 540-994-8609.
FurPetVo remains committed to supporting responsible pet ownership, humane rescue efforts, and community-led accountability. We’re sharing updates as they become available—and encouraging readers to report suspected abuse through furpetvo.com/report-abuse.
We’re hopeful the investigation will bring justice—and that this resilient little dog finds a loving, safe, forever home very soon.
