A search party located the body of a man who had gone missing in California. He was with his dog at the time, and the loyal friend (who survived) had refused to leave his side for two days before they were found.
Deshon’s other dog, Buddy, appeared at a neighbor’s house, barking and clawing at the door. Focusing their search after Buddy’s appearance, rescuers located Deshon on Jan. 31. He wasn’t alone; Baby Dog was there, protectively keeping watch.
“Baby Dog stayed with him on his chest to keep him warm,” said Shona.
The loyal 5-year-old pup was eventually coaxed off and received treatment at the Placer County Animal Services (PCAS) facility in Auburn.
Even though adoption enquiries came in from all over the world, Shona started searching for a solution closer to home.
“Both of these dogs are just the sweetest, most sensitive little guys,” said Katie Ingram of PCAS. “I think our staff really felt like this is one of those powerful moments where it takes the whole team and the whole community to come forward to help.”
The perfect solution soon presented itself: Lomeli’s mother, Peggy Morrill, and her husband, Phil, would take care of the dogs. And it would be a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Lomeli’s first meeting with Baby Dog was an unequivocal success, filled with tail-wags and kisses. The very next day, Lomeli and her husband, Lawrence, drove Baby Dog to the Morrills’ house in Concord.
Despite his ordeal, the pup has found renewed love for life, playing ball, lounging in the backyard, and accompanying his new mom to her hospital appointments.
Meanwhile, Buddy also got his happy ending. After recovering at PCAS, the 10-year-old pup was adopted into a loving forever home of his own.
