On Giving Tuesday, a Houston-based nonprofit shines a light on the plight of dogs abandoned in a notorious part of northeast Houston.
KPRC 2’s Lisa Hernandez spent time with Corridor Rescue, a group working tirelessly to change the narrative for these forgotten animals.
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Beth Lovell, a dedicated volunteer and board member of Corridor Rescue, is no stranger to heartbreak.
A Deadly road for stray dogs
“This is a common dumping road,” she explains, pointing to the area known as the Corridor of Cruelty. Spanning 14 square miles, this stretch is a grim destination for dogs left to fend for themselves. Many are found injured, starving, or worse.
On this day, Lovell encounters the remains of a dog burned so severely that the images are too disturbing to show.
“It’s hard to shock me after all these years, but this did,” Lovell admits. Despite filing a report with the city, she knows justice for the dog is unlikely. She perseveres by focusing on the dogs she can save.
From street survivor to loved pet
One of those dogs is a sweet stray rescued after months of wandering the streets. Lovell recalls the moment the dog was freed from her harsh reality: “Mama, you ready for your freedom ride? Let’s go, baby!”
The dog, who had been fed by a kind-hearted U-Haul manager, is now receiving medical care and waiting for her forever home.
How Corridor Rescue is making an impact—One dog at a time
Corridor Rescue relies entirely on private funding to provide these services. In addition to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, the organization educates local residents about spaying and neutering and offers free services to pet owners in the area.
Lovell emphasizes the importance of awareness. “If you don’t live in a neighborhood with stray dogs, it’s hard to imagine this is happening so close to home,” she says.
For over a decade, she’s seen little improvement. “It’s stagnant. I’ve been doing this for 11 years and nothing’s changed.”
Your Donation Can Help
On this Giving Tuesday, Corridor Rescue is doubling the impact of every donation through a matching program. For more information on how to help, visit corridorrescue.org
