On an ordinary morning, while driving his child to school, a man noticed something heartbreaking on the side of the road—a severely emaciated pup lying helplessly, as if begging for someone to notice him.
The dog, later named Sugar Snap, was in desperate need of help. Without hesitation, the man stopped his car, scooped him up, and rushed to the nearest Chicago police station, hoping someone there would know what to do.
The officers quickly contacted the local shelter, reported the dog’s condition, and were advised to bring him into the care of Chicago Animal Care and Control . They gently placed him in their patrol car and drove him to safety.
A Difficult Path Toward Healing
After an initial evaluation, it was clear Sugar Snap required more specialized treatment, so he was transferr