A dog was rescued Wednesday after the U.S. Coast Guard found it trapped inside a shipping container in Texas, officials said.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard Heartland, members of a Coast Guard inspection team were randomly selecting containers from thousands of containers at the Port of Houston when suddenly one of the containers was stacked about 8 feet in the air. They said they could hear barking and scratching sounds coming from inside.
Officials said when they lowered the container and opened the door, a “very happy dog” jumped out from inside.
“This cute little girl had been trapped in a container for at least a week, was tired, hungry, and very happy to meet rescuers,” the Coast Guard said.
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Members of a U.S. Coast Guard inspection team found Connie trapped inside a shipping container at the Port of Houston. (U.S. Coast Guard Heartland)
According to the Coast Guard, the puppy, called Connie the Container Dog, was stuck inside a container full of wrecked cars from the Houston-Galveston area that were being shipped overseas. Officials said it was not immediately clear where the container was shipped.
Officials said Connie had been trapped inside the container for at least a week and was “very happy” to meet rescuers. (U.S. Coast Guard Heartland)
“From that, they believe the dog was most likely at a junkyard or in a car, and that’s how she was accidentally placed in the container,” said Gardaí Spokesperson Chief Petty Officer Corinne.・Zilnicki told the Associated Press.
Container dog Connie is pictured with U.S. Coast Guard members who heard her cries among thousands of other containers. (U.S. Coast Guard Heartland)
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After giving Connie some water, the Coast Guard team took the lucky pup to an animal shelter.
As of Sunday, Connie was in the care of Forever Changed Animal Rescue, receiving heartworm treatment and awaiting adoption, the shelter said.
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“We also plan to perform a thorough check-up on her to ensure she receives all the care she needs and deserves,” the group said on its Facebook page.
