Dog rescued from sewer drain reunited with family

A dog found in a sewer drain in the Pikes Peak region was rescued after a passerby heard whimpering and Animal Law Enforcement officers retrieved her; she was taken to a shelter and the family was reunited the same day.

A dog found in a sewer drain in the Pikes Peak region was rescued and returned to her family. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region reported that a passerby on a neighborhood walk heard a soft whimper and located the animal in a nearby storm drain. Animal Law Enforcement Corporal Rollins responded, opened a nearby manhole and entered a tunnel with backup from Officer Moore to reach the dog. Rollins used treats to gain the dog's trust, secured her, and the animal was taken to the shelter. Rescue details: - A passerby heard whimpering, searched the area, and discovered the dog at the bottom of a sewer drain. - Corporal Rollins inspected the scene, found the drain opening too small, and opened a nearby manhole to access the tunnel. - With assistance from Officer Moore, Rollins climbed into the tunnel and used treats to coax the frightened but unharmed dog. - The dog was leashed, given a muzzle wrap for safety, lifted out of the tunnel, and transported to the HSPPR shelter. - The shelter posted the dog's photo on its lost pets page; the family saw the photo and reunited with the dog, named Kita, the same day. - Before leaving the shelter the family had Kita microchipped. Summary: The coordinated actions of a neighbor and Animal Law Enforcement led to the dog's safe recovery and a same-day reunion with her family. HSPPR thanked Corporal Rollins and Officer Moore for their roles. Undetermined at this time.