Saving a large dog!
What is it about people who discard dogs? And not in a caring manner but just dumped!
This article from The Dodo tells the story of a wonderful rescue.
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Neighbors Band Together To Save Stray Giant With ‘Dreadlocks’
Then they gave him a stunning makeover
By Ashley Ortiz, Published on Oct 25, 2024
The other day, volunteer dog rescuer Mary Nakiso was driving through California’s Orange County when she passed someone cowering on the side of the street. The creature was large, hairy and alone. With a sinking feeling in her stomach, Nakiso slammed on her brakes to investigate.
As she approached the animal, Nakiso realized just how massive and afraid he was.
“He is literally 75 pounds and so big but so scared,” Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy 29, wrote on Facebook.
The giant dog was petrified, which Nakiso soon learned was the result of being “thrown out” by his family a few minutes earlier.
“When he first got thrown out, he was so confused [and] running in circles in traffic,” Hall wrote. “A huge jeep with huge tires literally went over him …”
The pup, later named Benji, had no idea where his family had gone. He roamed the busy streets frantically, hoping to find his way home. After a while of running around in circles and dodging cars, Benji eventually disappeared.
Nakiso called Hall to notify her about Benji, and the two started monitoring local social media groups for any sightings of him. Later that day, someone posted about seeing a giant matted dog in their neighborhood.
Hall couldn’t make it back to the neighborhood fast enough due to traffic, so she messaged three more of her trusted friends who lived nearby.
The group of volunteers immediately agreed to help.
“I sent a message to Nuñez Aky, Yamileth and Karla,” Hall wrote. “When they got there, he was running back and forth so fast. So they waited for him to settle down.”
Hall stayed glued to her phone for updates while the team of volunteer rescuers hatched a plan to corner the flighty dog once and for all.
Then, she finally received the news she’d been hoping to hear all day.
“[B]ecause they are so amazing, they got him into a yard and shut the gate,” Hall wrote. “My heart was so happy. The fear and terror he had been through was over, and this big hunk of pure love was finally safe.”
The rescuers showered Benji with love and praise before carrying him to their car. They drove him straight to Camino Pet Hospital, where the shaggy pup received a long-overdue makeover.
“All the layers of his past [have] been shaved away,” Hall wrote in a Facebook update. “He literally had dreadlocks.”
Benji’s makeover was just the first of many steps to get him the home of his dreams. He’s since been neutered, and after a few more days of healing, he’ll finally be able to meet his new foster family next week.
It’s hard to know what Benji’s life was like before he was rescued, but his future is certain thanks to Hall and her team of volunteers. As Hall sees it, Benji will soon receive all the love and attention he’s always deserved.
“Benji is the sweetest, most loving dog I have ever met,” Hall told The Dodo. “[He’s] truly a miracle.”
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You can inquire about adopting Benji by emailing Suzette Hall at Info@loganslegacy29.com.
To help pups like Benji get the care they need, you can donate to Logan’s Legacy 29 here.
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That is a most beautiful story and one that should inspire many readers to look after, and care for, dogs where ever they are.
Many congratulations to Suzette for rescuing Benji.
Learning from Dogs 
I love stories like this!! And working in rescue, I hear them every day as dogs are dumped and owner-surrendered constantly. There seems to be no end to this trend. Some reasons are trivial and make no sense. But there are other factors, like apartment complexes suddenly imposing no pets rules, veterinarians being swallowed up by huge corporations and prices doubling and tripling, owners dying or going into assisted living and their children dumping or surrendering their beloved pets. There is also a shortage of vets right now. All of this is just another side effect IMO of the strange direction our society has taken the last 20 years.
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Your thorough reply really spoke to me, and I’m sure many others. Do you see this side effect in a general sense or more specifically? In other words, are you able to articulate in more detail your phrase: ‘strange direction our society has taken the last 20 years.’ I do hope so.
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Yes. Our society is becoming more entitled and narcissistic by the day. Dog ownership is work (training, grooming, basic vet care, etc.). If you don’t want to do the work, don’t get a dog. If you see your dog as a possession rather than a member of your family, don’t get a dog. If you can’t handle it when life throws a few challenges your way, don’t get a dog. If you never take responsibility for anything, don’t get a dog. As for corporations buying up vets, they looked at the demand and felt this was an industry they could reap a steady profit from. So they began buying up sole proprietorships. Corporate America is all about profit at any expense, so they doubled and tripled the price of services. You really have to shop around to find a reasonable vet. Also, people need to make provision for their pets in their wills. Most don’t even consider adding pets to their wills. If something happens to you, you need to provide the name of a friend or family member who can give your pets a home. There is no guarantee your kids will adopt your pets when you pass. More than likely your pets will end up dumped on the street, or in a kill shelter, or advertised on Craig’s list or a rehoming Facebook group, where dog fighters scoop up unwanted dogs and cats every day to use as bait.
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I would like you to write some a posts for readers of Learning from Dogs. Do you know my email address?
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No, I don’t think I have your email address. If you don’t want to post it on WordPress you can send it to me in an email at laurastamps18@yahoo.com. I’m honored you’d like me to write a post for your page. Thanks very kind of you! I’m absolutely swamped with the new book coming out next week and Thanksgiving and Christmas. But I could definitely write something for you next year when my workload gets back to normal. 🩷
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Laura, I have now sent you an email saying there’s no hurry and for you to wait until easier times.
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Thank you for this happy store.
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A wonderful heart warming rescue story Paul ,, Thank you for sharing… Benji looks a wonderful dog… xx ❤
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Sue, you are welcome. Indeed all the people who read the post, many of whom replied, are dog lovers. Of that I’m sure!
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I doubt there are very many who are Not Dog lovers Paul… Even though I have a cat… I still love dogs… 🙂 xx ❤
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Thank you, my dear!
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