12-Week old puppy survives nearly a month trapped in impounded car

A 12-week old Terrier/Schnauzer mix is recovering after living nearly a third of her young life trapped inside a Chevy Suburban at an impound lot in Kansas City, Missouri.

Video: Puppy survives 4 weeks locked in car

Yahoo! News reported:

A car lot worker spotted the dog on Monday. Danny Rotert, spokesman for the Kansas City municipal government, said the employee was tagging cars for auction when she jumped on top of the dashboard of the Chevy Suburban in which she was trapped. The lot attendant then called the police, who broke into the impounded vehicle to rescue her. The vehicle had been sitting in the lot since April 8.

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The Kansas City Pet Project, a rescue group, is now caring for the 3-month old puppy which they’ve named Kia. Kia reportedly survived for nearly a month in the locked vehicle by eating remnants of trash, including leftover McDonald’s take out and possibly even cigars. Miraculously, she managed to survive on only a tiny bit of food and no access to water.

Oddly enough, on May 1, almost a month after his vehicle was impounded, the owner of the car visited the lot to inspect his car. But, he made no mention of the dog, nor did he have the keys to the vehicle with him at the time.

Toni Fugate, a spokesperson for The Kansas City Pet Project said that Kia is expected to make a full recovery, but that she is dealing with severe dehydration and malnutrition. She will be available for adoption when she receives a free bill of health.

Check out the video below for a re-enactment of Kia’s ordeal:

It is simply amazing, a miracle, that this little girl managed to survive.

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