While Dyesa and her friend were heading to a doctor’s appointment in Phoenix, Arizona, they spotted an adorable puppy in a shopping cart outside a grocery store. Concerned, they rushed over to see how they could help him, and the little pup, who looked worried, seemed relieved to see the two kind women. After comforting him, they wondered if he had an owner.
Speaking with store employees revealed that the puppy had likely been outside since 5 a.m., and no one knew anything about his family. Believing the sweet pup had been abandoned, the compassionate women felt sad for him and were determined to help. They fed the puppy, later named Herbert, and even gave him a jacket to keep him warm before reaching out to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control to take him under their care.
On November 21st, 2024, Dyesa posted a video on her TikTok account, sharing Herbert’s story and hoping someone would come forward to rescue him. The tale resonated with viewers, many of whom expressed disbelief that the store employees hadn’t intervened. They were also angry at the puppy’s owner for potentially abandoning him. However, nobody could have imagined the truth behind Herbert’s circumstances.
Five days later, Dyesa updated her followers, clarifying that Herbert hadn’t been abandoned. She disclosed in a comment that the dog ran out of his home, and the owner had been frantically searching for him. It was still a mystery how the lost pup ended up in the shopping cart outside the store.
His owner, distraught, had been calling various shelters to find information about his beloved pet. However, since Herbert was placed on a stray hold for three days, he hadn’t yet been registered in the shelter system, so his owner was unable to locate him. Fortunately, a friend of the owner saw Dyesa’s TikTok video and quickly sent it to him.
The Happy Reunion
Overjoyed to find his dog safe and sound, Herbert’s owner rushed to the Phoenix shelter to reclaim him. That same day, Dyesa visited the shelter to see Herbert and was fortunate to witness the emotional reunion. As soon as Herbert saw his dad, he began jumping with joy, a huge smile spreading across his face as he took in his owner’s presence.
Finally, the puppy, whose real name is Roy, returned to his loving home, where his dad and furry brother awaited him. The joyous reunion brought relief to all, and Roy’s owner expressed immense gratitude to Dyesa for her kindness in sharing his story on TikTok.
