Paw-some Rescue! 🐾🌲🐶

Michele Rose, a British lady, calls the southeastern corner of Cornwall her home, along with her family.

Back in June 2021, they welcomed a Springer Spaniel named Daisy into their hearts. Fast forward to December 2022, and two cats, Mowgli and Baloo, joined the family fray.

Daisy, the dog, has become the peacekeeper, always indulging in the cats’ playful antics and keeping a watchful eye on them.

Rose with Daisy, her trusty canine

However, on October 20th this year, Rose faced a pet owner’s nightmare: Mowgli, one of her cats, mysteriously vanished.

She scoured the house and then, with Daisy in tow, canvassed the neighborhood. Despite their efforts, they turned up empty-handed.

Days turned into anxious, heart-wrenching waits as Rose grappled with the possibility of Mowgli being lost forever, fearing the worst.

Daisy, the vigilant dog

Then, on October 25th, hope sparked anew. While out for a stroll with Daisy, something remarkable happened.

Near their home, in the woods, Daisy started darting around frantically, clearly trying to signal something to Rose.

Trusting her dog’s instincts, Rose followed Daisy into the forest. Guided by Daisy, they followed a trail that led them to an abandoned mine.

It was there, peering cautiously into the depths of a 30-meter-deep mine, that Rose spotted Mowgli.

Rescuers at the scene

The situation was complex, beyond what Rose could handle alone. She reached out to local rescue teams and animal protection services.

As night had already fallen, making a descent into the mine risky, the rescue operation was set for the next morning.

On October 26th, rescue teams were amazed to find Mowgli at the bottom of the well. They carefully lowered a cat cage on a rope into the mine.

After several tense hours, Mowgli was safely hoisted to the surface. Miraculously, he was unharmed, a stroke of incredible luck.

Rose then took Mowgli to the vet for a thorough check-up, just to be sure.

A rescued Mowgli

In an interview, Rose reflected: “There are many old mines around here, one right behind our field. Mowgli must’ve accidentally fallen in while exploring.”

She expressed profound gratitude to the rescuers. And Daisy? She was the unsung hero, pinpointing Mowgli’s exact location. “I’m astounded by Daisy’s determination to lead me there,” Rose marvelled. “Without her, Mowgli might still be in that mine, undiscovered.”