It’s rare to stumble upon a completely unknown animal in your own yard, and even more bewildering when you can’t identify the creature because of its condition.
That’s exactly the situation Sharon Betrozzi found herself in when she spotted what she assumed was an old, ailing dog tucked beneath her porch in Folsom, California.
It was a chilly morning, and the animal lay huddled against the cold concrete, barely moving.
Unsure how to proceed on her own, Sharon immediately called City of Folsom Animal Services for assistance. As she stood nearby, the animal’s shallow breathing and matted fur only deepened her concern.
She Was Left In Shock
By the time animal services personnel arrived, nearly four hours after the creature had lain motionless. They realized this was no ordinary stra