Overview

• Carl, a Neapolitan Mastiff in a foster program with Big Dogs Huge Paws, disappeared from his Parker home near South Parker Road and Stroh Road on June 22.
• He was found the following afternoon about eight feet down in a trench at the intersection of South Parker Road and North Pinery Parkway.
• Crews used shovels, pickaxes and an excavator to carefully remove soil and pull Carl to safety.
• After the rescue, Carl was taken to a veterinary emergency room where he recovered overnight from mild dehydration.
• He has since returned to his foster home with Big Dogs Huge Paws and is expected to make a full recovery.