How Dog Was Rescued After Being Trapped Inside Shipping Container For Over A Week In US

Connie the Container Dog owes her life to the keen ears and quick actions of a group of Coast Guard inspectors at a Texas port last week.

Discovered by marine science technicians Bryan Wainscott, Lucas Loe, Ryan McMahon, and Jose Reyes at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston, the pup was found trapped in a shipping container. The inspectors were conducting routine container inspections when they were alerted by the sound of barking and scratching emanating from one of the containers in a stack, according to a post by USCG Heartland on Facebook.

How was the dog found?

The container was stacked about 25 feet in the air and had to be lowered by crane. "When they lowered the container and opened the door, a dog popped out!" according to USCG Heartland. USCG Heartland said the "sweet girl" was "tired, hungry, and very happy to see her rescuers."

A heartwarming video shared on Facebook by USCG Heartland captured Connie's joyful demeanor after her rescue. Wagging her tail, exploring her surroundings, and eagerly lapping up water provided by her rescuers, Connie seemed relieved and grateful to be free. After being trapped for at least eight days without food or water, Connie was understandably dirty and emaciated when discovered.

How did the dog end up in the shipping container?

Coast Guard officials speculated that she may have been inadvertently sealed inside the container while seeking refuge in a car at a junkyard. The container, filled with discarded vehicles destined for overseas sales, likely provided an unwitting and perilous transport for the unsuspecting pup.

If that was the case, McMahon said, it would have most likely been another week before Connie got where she was going by cargo ship, meaning she would have been without food for two weeks.

Connie was then transferred to Forever Changed Animal Rescue, or FCAR, on Friday, the rescue agency said on Facebook, after its founder and veterinarian, Dr. Andrea Deoudes, saw Connie's story while scrolling Facebook.

US Coast Guard Heartland

"In just a few short hours, we experienced the joyful moment that Pasadena Animal Shelter chose us to become the rescue that gives Connie her new shot at life," the agency said on Facebook. "Without hesitation and not knowing Connie¡¯s health, we knew that our medical fund would be well spent on her."

"We can¡¯t thank all of the amazing people involved in this rescue and saving Connie¡¯s life," FCAR said.

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