While driving through St. Louis, Missouri, a truck driver named Odell noticed something unusual: a tiny puppy, alone and trembling in a roadside ditch. Though he couldn’t stop, his quick thinking and compassion led him to contact Stray Rescue of St. Louis right away.

That one phone call would change a life forever.

Moments like these remind us how even the smallest actions during everyday routines can have life-saving impact, especially for those who can’t ask for help themselves.

A Frightened Pup Waiting For Help

Stray Rescue of St. Louis responded swiftly to Odell’s call. When they arrived, they found a small brown and white puppy curled up in the ditch , visibly in pain but still wagging her tail at Chief Life Saving Officer Donna Lochmann.

They named her Odella, in honor of th

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