Overview

• Connie the container dog was rescued by the Coast Guard in Texas after being trapped in a shipping container for eight days without food or water.
• The dog, now named Connie, was discovered during routine inspections at a Texas port, showing signs of hunger but was otherwise healthy and happy to see her rescuers.
• Connie has been placed with Forever Changed Animal Rescue and is currently receiving treatment for heartworm. She will be available for adoption once she is back to full health.
• Interest in adopting Connie has surged, with many potential adopters reaching out to the rescue organization.
• The Coast Guard team used a crane to lower the container and rescue Connie, who is believed to have been accidentally trapped in a container filled with junked vehicles destined for overseas.