Singer the Puppy Was Found in a Louisville Recycling Bin. Now Dog Lovers Are Cheering Her Recovery
Singer was just 7 weeks old when two boys heard her crying from a recycling bin in Louisville’s Shelby Park neighborhood and pulled her to safety. The puppy had multiple broken bones and other injuries, but in foster care she is beginning to trade survival for stroller rides, Bluey and the promise of a future home.
The tiny puppy now known as Singer was left in a recycling bin in Louisville, where two boys found her after hearing her cries for help. Her rescue set off a new chapter that has been equal parts medical care, detective work and the slow return of ordinary puppy behavior.
Singer is now being cared for by The Arrow Fund, with foster caregiver Necey Stid helping her through recovery. The case is still under investigation, and the person or people responsible have not been arrested. For now, though, Singer’s days are centered on healing.
What Singer is recovering from
Stid said Singer’s condition was severe when they first met. She did not yet have a cast. Both of her eyes were bloodshot, both paws were very swollen, and she was very skinny. After speaking with Singer’s doctor, Stid said they were told the eye injuries were likely the result of strangulation.
Singer has already made several trips to the veterinarian, and her first round of splints has been changed. Stid said the puppy has three breaks in her left arm. Two of those are healing well, while one is very close to the growth plate. Her right arm has two breaks.
The goal is to help her heal without surgery. Stid said Singer still has a couple of months of recovery ahead before she will be ready for a forever home. That makes this a long process, but one that is already showing signs of progress.
A little personality is starting to shine through
As her body heals, Singer is also starting to reveal herself as a puppy rather than only a patient. Stid said she is beginning to show what she likes. One favorite is Bluey. Another is getting out into the neighborhood, even if she cannot walk there herself.
Because Singer cannot go on a regular walk, Stid takes her around in a stroller. According to Stid, she loves people and enjoys those neighborhood outings. The routine gives her something fun to do while her legs continue to recover.
She also has a mischievous streak. Stid said Singer likes to play in water, which is part of the reason she is wearing socks over her casts. And if she thinks she is being ignored, she has her own way of speaking up. Stid said Singer will sit on her rear and pound a lot, as if reminding everyone that she is right there.
That personality has helped turn her into a bit of a local celebrity. Stid said she stopped at Hobby Lobby looking for something to cover Singer’s casts, and people recognized the puppy. One woman even knew her by name, which surprised Stid.
The search for answers continues
While Singer settles into foster care, Louisville Metro Police Department’s Animal Cruelty Unit is still trying to determine who hurt her. Hagan Properties is offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 574-LMPD.
Stid said this moment is only the beginning of Singer’s story. Rather than letting the abuse define her, she is looking ahead to the day Singer is healthy enough for an adoption photo with a family of her own. For the people following her recovery, that is the ending worth waiting for.
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