AUBURN, Wash. — An abandoned dog rescued by police after being left tied to a fence in the rain for more than a day has found a permanent home with the officer who saved him, Auburn police said.
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Officers with the Auburn Police Department discovered the dog, now named Zeus, last week after he had been tied to a fence post and left alone.
Police believe the dog had been outside for more than 24 hours, exposed to the elements.
A photo of the adopted dog. (courtesy Auburn police department){ }
Officer McNabb responded to the scene and rescued the dog, ensuring he received proper care and attention, according to the department.
In a turn of events, officials described as unexpected, Zeus has since been adopted by McNabb.
Police said the outcome highlights a rare but welcome ending for an animal found in distress.“Sometimes the best endings are the ones you don’t see coming,” the department said in a statement.
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