06/20/2026
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BOOTS ON THE GROUND NEEDED
Sunday AM Meetup 8:15-8:30
Appalachian Trail Stairs
Depart Exactly at 8:30 am
Directly Across from RV Park in Damascus, VA
Terrain is very steep, very dangerous. If you have heart condition, back or knee issues please refrain. This is a hard trail.
DEPART 8:30 AM SHARP
Update:
The dog is not safe yet as the hiker slowly walked the dog little by little down the mountain towards safety earlier this afternoon. She stopped every ten minutes and let him rest. As other hikers approached with loud voices she asked them to be quiet for the dog was very nervous, but they continued in their conversations. The dog became very scared and broke away from the lanyard she was using as a makeshift leash. We have enlisted Smokey Mtn Search and Rescue and they have had boots on the ground all evening in search for this dog as veterinary care is extremely critical for him at this time. He has a full veterinary workup waiting for him that YOU have stepped up and provided. However, this has now turned into a search and rescue as top priority. VCA Highlands stands ready to take him in as they work through the weekend and are aware of his situation. If you see this dog please contact us immediately!!!! Every second counts.
URGENT!!
Dog found by hiker on Appalachian Trail in life-threatening conditions. She is currently slowly making her way down the mountain where a Rescue DOG Team member is waiting to take the dog to VCA Highlands Animal Hospital. We need your help right now to get this dog the urgent medical care needed to survive. The owner of the dog was contacted by the hiker while on the trail and he/she gave her the dog as he stated it was too far to return to get the dog. So, let's get this dog the help he needs immediately!