Taken in after a rare violent abandonment, Goldie is now in good hands and is beginning a slow reconstruction, surrounded by care and attention. Despite physical injuries and trauma that is still very present, the dog is already showing encouraging signs and could, in time, experience a new life. At the same time, the authorities are actively continuing their search to find the author of this act.
On April 26, 2026, the police of Doverin Pennsylvania (United States), was warned by a witness who had just seen a man throw a dog from his black van. It was a female, a Patou cross, according to WGAL.
The latter was taken care of by the local association York County SPCAwho immediately had him examined by a veterinarian.
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His benefactors decided to call him Goldie. A choice of name that Steven Martinezexecutive director of the shelter, explains by the fact that “ She's a golden female dog, and she's beautiful. Plus, she has a bubbly personality “.
Upon arrival at the reception structure, Goldie was reserved and preferred to stay in the background, still shaken by what she had just suffered. “ But now she's getting used to the team, and we're making her feel better and letting her personality shine through. She is sweet and affectionate, shy at first, but she ends up becoming attached to you », assures Steven Martinez.
Goldie progresses, investigation opened by police
The dog is receiving all the care she needs, suffering from bumps and bruises resulting from her abrupt abandonment, as well as chronic conditions including uterine prolapse. Goldie also needs to gain weight, as she is quite skinny.
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She is slowly recovering and gradually learning to trust others. She may be put up for adoption when her health permits, which will most likely take several weeks.
For their part, the police say they have opened an investigation. She seeks to identify the author of the abandonment so that he can answer before the courts. She calls anyone with information that could help her to pass it on to her.