'Long-overdue kindness': Neglected dog rescued by Fayetteville K9 officers after roadside discovery

A small dog in Fayetteville was rescued on Tuesday by three K-9 officers with the Fayetteville Police Department.

In a post on the Fayetteville Police Department’s Facebook, officers said Sgt. Snyder spotted what she thought was a small pile of fur lying in the middle of the road. Stopping to check, she realized the “pile” was a small, matted dog lying motionless in the road.

According to the post, Sgt. Burton arrived with a pair of trauma shears from her patrol kit to help, giving the pup what officers called a “much-needed haircut.” Afterward, Snyder gave the dog food and made some phone calls.

Officer O’Conner arrived shortly after and took the dog home for a bath and a visit to the vet. Officers said O’Conner gave the dog a meal and showered him with “some long-overdue kindness.”

For now, O’Conner intends to foster the dog.