Overview

• A dog named Connie, trapped for over a week without food or water, was rescued from a shipping container at the Port of Houston by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Connie, affectionately dubbed 'Connie the Container Dog,' was discovered after Coast Guard officers heard barking and scratching from inside the container.
• The container, filled with junked vehicles likely headed overseas for parts, is believed to have accidentally trapped Connie, possibly originating from a junkyard.
• Following her rescue, Connie was taken to Forever Changed Animal Rescue, where she is being treated for heartworm and awaiting adoption.
• The rescue has sparked widespread media coverage, highlighting the efforts of the Coast Guard and the importance of animal rescue.