Jacob Was Left Tied to a Pole… and Still Chose to Trust

Jacob’s story begins in a parking lot—alone, confused, and tied to a pole with no way to move, no food, no water, and no one coming back for him. When our D&A Animal Rescue team arrived, we expected fear or defensiveness. Instead, Jacob did something that broke our hearts: he rolled onto his back and showed us his belly. A silent plea. “Please don’t leave me.”

Jacob is just a baby—only about a year and a half old—with the gentlest soul. Despite being abandoned, he greeted us with pure trust, love, and gratitude. We knew instantly that we couldn’t walk away. He deserved safety. He deserved care. He deserved a chance.

We brought Jacob straight to the vet, where he received the exams and treatment he had long been denied. He’s now neutered, vaccinated, and finally getting the medical care he needs. Jacob is also dealing with a painful skin rash, likely caused by neglect, and requires special medication and a prescription diet to help him heal.

Through it all, Jacob remains sweet, affectionate, and endlessly hopeful—leaning into every hug, wagging at every kind word, and showing everyone he meets that his heart is still open.

Your support will help cover his medical treatment, special food, and continued care so he can finally experience the comfort, safety, and love he should have had all along.

Jacob trusted us when he had every reason not to. Let’s show him he was right to believe in people.

Update 12/4/25

Jacob has now been neutered, fully vaccinated, and—best of all—has tested negative for heartworm! 🎉 These are huge steps forward in his recovery, and he’s healing well from his procedures.

But while Jacob is doing everything he can to get better, D&A Animal Rescue is still facing the full cost of his care. His neuter, vaccines, heartworm test, ongoing treatment for his painful skin condition, and prescription diet have created a significant financial strain for our small rescue

Jacob is worth every ounce of effort—and every dollar spent—but we can’t do it alone.

Your support is still urgently needed to help cover his medical expenses and ensure we can continue caring for him the way he deserves. Thank you for standing with Jacob. Your generosity is the reason he’s healing, hopeful, and finally safe.