A few moments later, Lochmann and her team arrived at the man's house. The caller mentioned that the pup was incredibly thin, but Lochmann was shocked by her appearance when she finally saw her.

"She was emaciated, not just skinny," Lochmann said. "She was outside on a little blanket, lying in the shade, but she couldn't even stand. So, I picked her up and carried her to the Jeep."

The pup, later named She-Ra, was too weak to stand, but Lochmann quickly learned that she could wag her tail. Despite the pain she was in, She-Ra was clearly happy to be in Lochmann's presence.

Stray Rescue of St. Louis

When She-Ra got to Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), the veterinary team gave her a full checkup. They didn't know for sure what She-Ra's past looked like, but they could tell from her condition that she didn't grow up in a loving environment.

"I think she was kept in a small crate," Lochmann said. "As a puppy, she had a really rough start."