WATCH: Florida troopers rescue abandoned dog tied to fence hours before Hurricane Milton hit

FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please… pic.twitter.com/8cZJOfkJL2

— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) October 9, 2024

Thankfully, the dog was taken to a veterinary doctor, where it was examined and certified healthy. The troopers later updated their post with a photo of the now-safe pup.

Update: The dog rescued by @FHPTampa is safe and receiving care. Troopers brought him to a vet, where he was examined for injuries and received a clean bill of health. pic.twitter.com/cut1jv7cBe

— FLHSMV (@FLHSMV) October 9, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shared the video saying, “It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm. FL will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable.”

Thank you, @FHPTampa.

It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm. FL will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable. https://t.co/19axr8CLf0

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 9, 2024

The video posted by FHP Tampa has gone viral, with many demanding the dog’s owners be held accountable and face arrest for the deed. “I hope that dog is chipped, and they find the owner and charge them with Animal abuse that his horrible we are literally getting hit by a hurricane in hours,” one X user wrote. “Absolutely heartbreaking and cruel that anyone would abandon their pet. Well done and thank you for rescuing them,” another user said.

A third individual commented, “God bless you for saving this poor sweet dog. The trooper in the video should be commended for his kindness, compassion and understanding. I’m so happy that you cared enough to help this dog. I hope he finds the best home possible. This is how it’s done.”