When Suzette Hall, the founder of a rescue organization named Logan’s Legacy in Irvine, California, received a call, she assumed it was about another dog in distress like before.
But this call was different.
Tenacious Pups
Suzette discovered that there were two little pups roaming a nearby neighborhood, displaying alarming behavior.
It appeared that the dogs had been abandoned by their former owners, remaining inseparable and unwilling to stray from their chosen spot.
“They would literally follow each other up the street and then back to their spot. They never, ever, ever left each other’s side,” Suzette told The Dodo.
Neighbors made several attempts to entice the pups, later named Pongo and Lilly, into their homes to offer them safety, but the determined dogs wouldn’t budge.
In a final effort to assist the pups, the neighbors set up a bed, food, and water for them, while also reaching out to various rescue organizations, including Logan’s Legacy.
Rescue Effort
Right away, Suzette realized that rescuing both pups would be quite a challenge since capturing two is significantly harder than one.
Fortunately, another rescuer named Chloe stepped up to assist.
“I found out that an incredible rescuer, Chloe, was looking for fosters for them. I was so glad we connected. There’s nothing like rescuers collaborating to save lives,” she remarked.
The remarkable rescue teams combined their efforts and promptly headed to the location.
They opted to set up a humane dog trap filled with delicious treats, believing it would be the simplest method to capture them. And indeed, Lilly and Pongo approached the trap once they sensed it.
“Pongo dashed in quickly, but the little black one [was] very hesitant. Yet she stayed close to her companion,” Suzette remarked.
Eventually, Lilly, still near Pongo, ventured into an adjacent yard.
The rescuers decided to use some baby gates to follow her tracks.
When Lilly caught sight of them coming closer, she swiftly ducked under a car out of fear, presenting the rescuers with the perfect chance to surround her with baby gates, ensuring she couldn’t escape again.
Once they successfully captured her, they reunited her with her beloved friend.
“It was heartwarming to witness the bond between these two dogs. They were emaciated, frightened, and endearing all at once,” she added.
The charming pups were promptly placed into foster care, where they received the much-needed baths and grooming.
Conclusion
Currently, Lilly and Pongo are flourishing in their foster homes, receiving all they need and much more.
They are still on the lookout for their forever home, together as a pair, and being the adorable duo that they are, they will surely find one soon!
However, their rescue would not have been possible without the extraordinary efforts of the local rescue teams. Such remarkable teamwork by remarkable individuals.
A huge shoutout to everyone involved!
