Lochmann hopped into the dumpster, and stroked the Pittie, later named Malea. After putting a leash around her neck, she lifted Malea out of the dumpster.

The rescuers took the beautiful canine to the car and they headed to the shelter in St. Louis. 

Malea was very grateful to her heroes, and she kept giving them kisses and licking their faces. Lochmann cuddled her and reassured her that her life mattered.

"You're a beautiful girl. You do not belong in the dumpster. You are not trash. You are NOT trash. No. You're a beautiful girl. Your life matters. Yes, it does."