Heartbreaking Betrayal: Dog Left Tied to Tree in the Woods to Stop Her from Following Owners Home

Zoe just wanted to be loved. But on that terrible day, she was met with cruelty instead. Her owners, no longer wanting her, left Zoe deep in the forest, far from anyone who could hear her desperate yelps. To ensure she wouldn’t follow them home, they tied her to a tree and walked away—forever.

Terrified of the unfamiliar surroundings and the encroaching darkness, all Zoe could do was wait… and hope. Just when she had almost lost all hope of being found, a passerby stumbled upon her. Shocked by what they saw, they contacted Kola Kariola, a local rescue dedicated to saving stray and abandoned animals. CONTINUE BELOW

The rescue team arrived within hours, ready to give Zoe the hope she had longed for. When they first encountered her, she seemed completely hopeless, with a rope around her neck and no food or water in sight. In shock, Zoe didn’t trust anyone; when the rescuers tried to untie her, she barked and growled in fear.

However, with patience and a catchpole, the volunteers eventually succeeded in freeing her. Zoe was finally ready to leave the place that had terrified her. Gently loaded into the car, she was taken to the rescue facility, still unaware that her difficult past was behind her. CONTINUE BELOW

Within just a few weeks, Zoe realized she was safe at last. The entire team, including her vets, showered her with love, and she soon began to come out of her shell. Beneath her fearful demeanor was a sweet dog craving nothing but love and cuddles.

Currently, Zoe is searching for her forever home, hoping to find a family that will give her everything she missed in her previous life. Most importantly, she wants someone who will stand by her through thick and thin. Until then, she happily enjoys daily beach visits and plenty of playtime with her shelter friends! CONTINUE BELOW