Miracle Molly recovering from surgery and visited by her rescuer, Officer McMullen

Molly the Miracle Dog – True Heartwarming Story Of Survival

On January 20, 2016, Amtrak police officers were called to an accident scene where a dog was hit by a fast moving train in Baltimore, MD.  The train conductor saw the dog run into the tunnel ahead, and to his horror, he knew he could not stop the train in time. Train workers stopped all moving trains, and Officer Kevin McMullen found the dog inside the tunnel.  No one thought the animal could have survived, but to their surprise,a small female mixed-breed dog was clinging to life.  Her hind left leg had been cut completely off almost all the way up to her hip, she lost the end of her mangled tail, had very large lacerations on her face and side, and she had a severed artery, bleeding profusely.  As soon as Officer McMullen picked her up and removed her from the tracks, she began licking his face, which was the first indication of her sweet, loving, and grateful disposition.

Now known as Molly, she was quickly taken to BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelters, Inc).  The staff immediately set up Molly for surgery the next morning. The medical procedure was risky and there was a significant risk the she would not survive on the operating table. The miracle dog underwent surgery, and the remainder of her hind leg had to be amputated. The lacerations on her body were cleaned and closed up, her mangled tail was fixed, and the exposed artery from which she lost more than half her body’s blood was repaired.

Since then, Miracle Molly, who is estimated to be between 1 and 2 years old, has been fostered and cared for by a BARCS staff member who cares for animals on the mend.  Molly, first thought to be a brown dog when rescued because she was dirty and bloody, was found to be a beautiful little white dog with a pink, freckled nose.  Molly’s foster mom is amazed how resilient the little girl is, and she says that her favorite thing in the world is to be held like a baby while covering her holder with kisses.

Sweet, beautiful Miracle Molly

Officer McMullen, who rescued her from the train tracks, has been to visit Molly often to check on her, and they have created a wonderful bond. BARCS said that they have had hundreds of inquiries across the country about Molly, and about possibly adopting her. Officer McMullen is more than open to the possibility of becoming Molly’s dad, and when she’s ready BARCS will ensure that she goes to the right forever home.

*Update!  As of February 11, BARCS stated that they were hoping to make it official within a week that Officer McMullen would be approved for the adoption of Molly  I’m wishing for many, many years of happiness for both of them together. What a happy ending that will be for Molly’s sad, painful story!

Molly and Officer McMullen

**2/14 Update!! It’s official!  Molly is now a member of the McMullen family!  Her new mommy and daddy are so happy and said that this is the best Valentine’s Day present they could ever imagine!   Wonderful news!!!!!

For more information about BARCS, tap here.

To see Molly’s Facebook page, click here.