Imagine how lost Roxi must have felt when her owner tied her to a light pole and walked away, leaving her stranded beside a busy highway in Long Island, New York.
The four-year-old English Mastiff probably wished she could run after him. Instead, she was forced to stand there, helpless, watching as the person she trusted disappeared from view.
In only a few moments, Roxi lost her home, her safety, and the human she loved.
Confused and terrified, she began to cry out, hoping that someone would notice her and offer help.
A Good Samaritan Steps In
While on his way to work, Garden City Sanitation worker Ray Quinones spotted Roxi tied to a pole and could hardly believe his eyes. He immediately pulled over to make sure she was okay.
As he got closer, he could hear her crying for help.
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