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The dedicated team at Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue is always ready to spring into action faster than you can say “woof!”
They get not one, not two, but a whole bunch of frantic calls about a poor pup face-down in a muddy ditch.
Talk about a ruff situation!
Our heroes waste no time. They’re out the door quicker than a cat on a hot tin roof, racing to the rescue.
Twenty minutes later, they arrive at the scene, ready to save the day.
But hold onto your leashes, folks, because this rescue mission is about to take a hilarious turn!
As they approach the “dog,” something seems a bit… off. It’s not moving.
It’s not breathing.
In fact, it’s not doing much of anything.
Why? Because it’s a statue!
That’s right, a bonafide, 100% certified, non-living piece of art!
But here’s the kicker – this “dog” had already been rescued by a staff member on site.
Talk about a double rescue!
Now, you might think our rescue team would be annoyed, right? Wrong!
These amazing folks were thrilled!
Why? Because it meant no animal was actually in danger.
As they put it, “It’s always a relief when there isn’t an injured animal to tend to.” Now that’s what I call looking on the bright side!
This little “oops” moment just goes to show how dedicated these rescuers are.
They’re ready to dive into muddy ditches for any creature in need, even if that creature turns out to be made of stone!
So here’s to all the animal rescuers out there, the real-life superheroes who don’t wear capes (although maybe they should – it’d look pretty cool).
Whether they’re saving real dogs, fake dogs, or anything in between, these folks are always ready to lend a helping hand… or paw!
Remember, folks – next time you see an animal in need, don’t hesitate to call for help.
Even if it turns out to be a false alarm, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
After all, you never know when that “statue” might actually be a furry friend in need!
And to all you rescuers out there – keep up the amazing work!
Whether you’re rescuing real animals or accidental art pieces, you’re making the world a better place, one call at a time.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to double-check that the garden gnome isn’t actually a very still chihuahua…
