When a fellow rescuer called about 16 helpless dogs left to fend for themselves in the California desert, one man was left completely stunned.
It was a Saturday, and with Animal Control offices closed, the caller begged him to come help. Without hesitation, he grabbed his rescue gear and rushed to the scene.
With so many pups struggling under the blazing desert sun, he quickly assembled a team of rescuers and set out to save them all.
No Dog Forgotten
The dogs had managed to take shelter inside an abandoned house, trying to escape the heat.
Although the rescuers tried for a while to gain their trust, many of the pups were extremely timid and fearful. This meant the team needed to come up with a smart strategy if they wanted to catch all 16 without scaring them away.
They decided th