Guy Has 24 Hours To Save This Pittie's Life | The Dodo

Guy has 24hrs to fly from Canada to LA to save this pittie's life - watch him treat her to In-N-Out Burger the moment she's free ❤️
We talked to Alan about what it was like to arrive at the shelter with minutes to spare, and how Pearl is doing with her new family!
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[@geekthegirl6961]

I can't help but think about all the dogs who are not rescued in time. They all deserve it. Heartbreaking, really.

[@slashing_S]

Really makes me question what I'm doing sometimes

[@jacquelineaslan8403]

We can’t make a difference and save all of them, but we certainly can make a difference to the one that we do save.

[@susannepowell8914]

Absolutely scandalous that any animal is put down!!!

[@kirstenglae]

It literally makes my stomach feel sick. I already have six dogs, or I would save more. If people could just adopt and not shop. ❤️‍🩹

[@TeamCat1128]

Yep. And yet breeding is still legal. Ridiculous.

[@Madcatz9000]

Thank you for rescuing that beautiful pup and giving her a wonderful home and loving family. You good sir are a true hero!

[@manziserge460]

I'm a Rwandan and your videos teach me more about empathy. Here in our country we do not have an animal saving and rescue organisation and i dream of one day establishing one. Keep doing this good work you are comitted to!

[@dianaring3659]

❤❤Je vous encourage, tout est possible ❤❤❤

[@arianehassanpour-razavi9345]

Do not give up your dream! I am so happy because friends in Morocco built a shelter against all odds. It will open the coming days!

[@manziserge460]

​@@dianaring3659 Thanks for your encouragement 🙏 ❤.

[@manziserge460]

​@@arianehassanpour-razavi9345 I believe that one day my story will be successful as that one of your friends in Morocco.

[@LibbyRomolo]

Lovely to hear you'd be thinking of rescuing and helping the innocent animals! I pray your dream of opening a rescue centre in your homeland, Rwanda, comes true! Best wishes from Australia!

[@loriburton7374]

She's beautiful, and you are beautiful. Thank you for your big kind heart! The world 100% needs more of you.

[@herryblackstudio]

❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭

[@ThatGirlOverThere211]

I can’t believe this. This man is a genuine angel and hero. Flying to another country to save an innocent animal from being killed. ❤

[@lesliebouchard6496]

for real !

[@HayleysComet3]

And taking her on a better date than most dates I’ve been on.

[@naudianeels1328]

​@@HayleysComet3😂👍💯

[@elenapetrova1389]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@junefarmer641]

I consider "pets" to be family members NOT pets. So if you consider it that way you will understand why someone would go so far out of their way for her. Be very Thankful there are people who go that extra mile!!! You never know when you yourself may need the help of one of those generous Souls! ☀️💖🙏

[@michaelbelcher3622]

She is one of the lucky ones. It is heartbreaking to know others are not so lucky.

[@cathiburgener4007]

In Phoenix they put down so many dogs on a daily basis it is horrible.

[@TheSmokey999]

That is crazy that the shelters will not hold if the person is literally minutes away . Thank you for saving her ❤

[@ashtondurham5075]

Wow, what an amazing story. Much love to that man for his amazing efforts to save Pearl

[@DogLover_365]

This brought tears to my eyes. Pitties don’t deserve the hate they get. Let’s come together and hold the real monsters accountable, PEOPLE!! What a great man, he saved her life.💖🐾

[@SrhLun]

They sure don't deserve any hate. I have a pittie now and have had 2 others- they really have so much love to give and just want to be loved as well. They thrive in loving homes.

[@Kachemba731]

Thank you for caring & saving her.....Shame on that shelter for wanting to put her down when they clearly knew you were coming for her, that's so cruel & heartless!

[@bodie1098]

That shelter didn't Want to put her down. For goodness sakes, shelters save as many animals as they can- they just can't save them all. Offer up some good support, not criticism of a situation where you have no specific info.

[@tonib.3016]

​@bodie1098 I'm guessing the OP was referring to the fact that he had to keep calling the shelter to reassure them he was on his way ...why he'd have to do that I have no idea but it seems like the shelter had a specific time line for putting the dog down. You would think the shelter could have reassured him that the dog would not be put down at the deadline,my goodness or perhaps he was just nervous if he didn't keep calling them to let them know he was on his way theyd put her down ...I'd hate to think the deadline was just for dramas sake on his part...which I doubt it was.

[@Kachemba731]

​@@bodie1098ok first off I'm going based on the video, where he clearly said he got there with 5 mins to spare and they knew he was on his way. God forbid he would've been late and that poor baby would've been put down. I support shelters and I've actually adopted a few of my babies from there, save your unnecessary comments!

[@tonib.3016]

​@@bodie1098oh gosh...do I have a story for you. A family had their wee Dachsund out in the front yard... she disappeared. Years later,they get a call from a rescue group that was run by a friend of theirs,the lady that runs it looks for dogs in shelters that are dachsunds or dachsund mixes. Anyways she spotted a dog that looked just like her friends dog in a shelter out in the Ca Valley and she contacted her friend to tell her I may have just found your dog. So they immediately contacted the shelter and the shelter told them ...sorry but this dog is scheduled to be put down. Reason being? Because the arseholes that originally stole the dog from the yard had dropped off the dog at the shelter because it was too old for them and they had paid for the euthanasia so for whatever stupid reason the shelter is obligated to put the dog down because the $ for that was already paid. It's insane!!! The fam begged them to wait...told them we are on our way. But the price had already been paid for euthanasia. The ONLY reason that dog didn't get put down is because they called both numbers that they had been given by the dognappers were not legit and they could not contact these criminals. Family finally got there and rescued their wee dog and took her home,that dog went crazy happy just seeing them after all those years. They took her home and she slept in their bed that night and lived out her twilight years with her family.

[@louskunt9798]

@@Kachemba731 there is absolutely no way they would’ve put that dog down. He called them in advance and told them he was flying out there and said that he had called them repeatedly after landing while he was on the way there. He was just being overly dramatic.

[@bestbeasts]

LA traffic is no joke, but neither was Alan’s determination to save Pearl! Thank you for showing what a difference one person can make! 💖🐾

[@harrietweber2520]

Thanks so much Alan for stressing to save Pearl.

[@Susan-wh8xq]

THANK YOU EVERYONE. YOU SAVED THE PUPS LIFE ❤😊🐕

[@cherylb6755]

There was a question of the shelter waiting on you?! So anxious and excited to put a dog down? Mother Nature has to step up her game and get “humans” off her Planet Earth. Good luck Pearl! Thank you to this man with a pulse and beating heart, and thank you to her new family.

[@Kadasberry11]

I was wondering the same thing. Not only why they were (what appeared to be) anxious to put her down, why wasn’t her condition being treated while in their care?? He said she was skin and bones- why isn’t the shelter helping her? I understand it’s expensive but have a heart… I digress. I’m glad he rescued her and she has a loving home now.

[@lunkis3233]

Thank you for saving Pearl and for helping her getting the home she always deserved.

[@kittykathy9532]

So glad you saved this sweetheart in the nick of time!❤

[@MistyRosyis5dg]

Thank you for saving Pearl. We need more humans like you. ❤❤❤

[@Alice-lo9im]

Thanks for rescuing pearl. I must say you are perfect example of compassion .

[@PLuMUK54]

It puts my faith back in humanity to see that there are still people like this man.

[@noreenn6976]

Not just any burger, but an In-N-Out Burger, now that's living 😊

[@mlowe7245]

Thank you❤

[@cheecheetv9972]

Why they will put her down?

[@Havoc1019]

These videos prove that there is still kindness and love in this world. Thank you

[@Megan-19]

So happy she was rescued ❤

[@menmykrazycat8129]

I hope this sweet man has nothing but wonderful things happen for him throughout his life. He saved a precious dog who needed him. What an amazing gift to give Pearl a chance for a life filled with love and joy! Bless you, sir! ❤🤗

[@KH-nt7ej]

The expense, time and energy it took to go and get this wonderful girl is impressive. Your sir are a wonderful man and a terrific human being. Thank you for making a difference in 1 dogs life.

[@NohSpinZone]

What a heartwarming story. I dread to think if the shelter would have enforced the deadline. This is why our family only donates and volunteers for non-kill shelters.

[@DRacer90]

Thank you for saving Pearl and giving her a 2nd chance at life. We need more people like Alan!!! ❤❤❤

[@annetheurich507]

I’m a Peds NP. My heart hurts to think about not only all the pups that are dumped & abused then disposed of but also the children who are treated the same way. I would wish to save them all. 💜

[@gsswasami]

Thank you for saving her life. Every dog is worth it.

[@candacebouton5846]

What an amazing story with such a perfect happy ending. Thank you so much for saving that beautiful baby

[@donnaelysee6635]

Mr Rescue Guy, you are now part of the some kind of wonderful people miles high club. With 5 minutes to spare, that percious Pearl of a doggy will now have the chance to know what love really is. God be praised, and may he bless you everyday of your life.

[@sashasabbeth6836]

Thank you!!!!!

[@ricardorivera6092]

Thank you

[@sashasabbeth6836]

@@ricardorivera6092 I know that feeling, Ricardo, of fighting the clock to save a dog's life.

[@dgonthehill]

tears

[@Bellski]

What a legend going to save this beautiful Pearl. Well done to everyone coming together!

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

Wonderful rescue Thank you to the persons involved in Pearl's life

[@miriam5148]

So heartwarming to see ❤️🎀

[@LoloFact2]

Nice

[@ellenmuseum]

“Shelters” playing God is unspeakable

[@amichaels1871]

Thank You to ALL HEROS & ANIMAL ANGELS EVERYWHERE. ❤🇱🇷🌍🌠

[@goosefarm3602]

THANK YOU for saving precious Pearl...what a kind man

[@compo308]

We need more people like him to help animals in shelters.

[@user-xy6nw4nf3b]

Dogs teach humans how to live. They are such valuable companions.

[@caroline0515]

I am SO happy for Pearl, she is such a sweet animal. I can't believe that shelter couldn't have waited if you were late because of LA traffic. Thank you for what you did.

[@suzannecarter445]

Wow! What a story! This lovely man was definitely on a mission that was meant to be.

[@the-scorpio]

We need more people like YOU ❤️Thank you for saving her 🐾🐾

[@helenwenzel7603]

Thank God for her FREEDOM WALK. God bless this man! Beautiful toy! Comfortable as she can be! Pearl you ate so blessed! He is happy as he can be with Miss Pearl! Her forever home is beautiful!

[@Hidantheman]

What a hero im sure pearl will be forever grateful.

[@ellaaltman2137]

THIS! THIS is the content I am here for. So grateful to all involved in Pearl's rescue and adoption! Long, happy life sweet girl!

[@ElleCee62978]

Thank you for saving her. My last dog was literally in the euthanasia room when she was pulled for me. Dogs are the best.

[@michellemyallen]

You are a man of character and heart! She is precious and you spared no expense to save her life! Thank you!!

[@irenehilmi6677]

Thank you ❤

[@emmasanford6802]

Thank you for saving this amazing soul named pearl ❤

[@sandyfarley260]

This beautiful story brought me to tears! And then to see this.little girl's gratitude and humility truly touched my heart! With all the money and billionaires in the world, why aren't there more no kill shelters for all animals?! We know now even octopuses are sentient beings, so I do not understand the lack of empathy and level of cruelty in the world today! Actually we ARE our brother's keeper!

[@joyceschreibeis3295]

❤❤ I am literally sitting here crying thank you so much rescuing this beautiful baby there are too many animals put on every year and it's not their fault if you get an animal it is your responsibility to get them fixed so we're not so overpopulated we're out of no fault of their own they are put down say thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@Bella-D]

Crying with tears of joy ❤. You are a true blessing. Thank you for loving her ❤🥰😍

[@amandajones6628]

What a guy saving this Beautiful Gal!!!

[@WormMinion]

PEEEEEAAAAARRRRRL!!!!!! And "in and out burger"! That's like a LA basic, right? And you add in TRAFFIC! You've had everything LA has to offer!

[@kenlandon7803]

Great job! You saved an innocent dog.

[@joycemansfield1108]

Look how gentle she takes food Omg and she was starved.

[@geebee4166]

Glad he got her why would they put down such a dope dog! I hope we can dispel the nasty reputation pits have. I have one myself. They are amazing dogs!

[@Alyeska23]

The way she just curled up in the passenger seat. She was completely relaxed and comfortable, she knew she was safe and loved.

[@louisevanderlinde8590]

That first interaction with Pearl and the kid says it all.

[@lydiaboyce3918]

This man is a true angel.A true hero. May he be blessed with fortune for the rest of his life. Thank you, thank you!!!

[@loriskillman2580]

Thank you Alan! And thank you to Pearl's forever family! She's a sweet girl ❤❤

[@farrahfeathers6668]

Thank you for saving this sweet angel Pearl & in the nick of time too! The world needs more heros like you.Please spay & neuter your pets, it’s heartbreaking to think this beautiful dog would have been euthanized had he not arrived that day to get her by 3:30. I wish all shelters could be no kill shelters, I can’t help but think of all the perfectly healthy animals that are euthanized just because there is no space. I hope Pearl goes on to live a long, healthy and happy life with her forever family.❤️🐾

[@GenXfrom75]

We saved a pittie on death row at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 2008. Best feeling ever ❤

[@user-gv5cw4cc6j]

Thank you to all of the kinds souls that saved Pearl!

[@leahd4611]

You're the bestest Alan. Love that you are doing such good in the world and I am sure Pearl is very grateful.

[@lady4recovery]

Dog rescue gives me so much hope for humanity

[@arianehassanpour-razavi9345]

Beautiful Pearl and the good ones! All animals deserve heros like Alan. So never shop - just adopt!

[@gsauce132able]

I'm crying because of this rescue, I'm also crying because of all the pups that couldn't be rescued.

[@andreajean9127]

How could they ever think about putting her to sleep. I just can’t understand the world and how we have decided this is at all acceptable. Thank you so much to her rescuer! Pearl your going to have an amazing life with your new family!

[@stevemurray2737]

Thanks Dude! 10 Milion more to go!

[@damorcaredamorcare28]

God bless you sooooooo much. Makes me so angry that some humans let animals down karma will get them. Hope the dog is safe and happy forever 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️👌🏽

[@lernapitalugayes5520]

She’s beautiful… your heart is beautiful

[@deborahnorthover5304]

Thank you. 🐾💕🐕

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- *OMG WHO WOULD EVER PUT THAT POOR DOG DOWN !?! SO NOT FAIR*

[@marilynantilla7968]

And really, the only reason these poor pups are put down is because there’s no room in the shelters and they’re not adopted right away. Very sad situation for thousands of animals. This dude is an angel. Did everything to save Polly. Amazing journey.😇😇🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rgeiler7627]

You have a beautiful soul, never lose that

[@lanapope4517]

Thank you so much for saving that beautiful soul.

[@cameronhermann9400]

Pearl🥰 so happy she has a family instead of being put down. My heart aches

[@jocascio1468]

Thank you

[@mitzidillingham162]

This made me cry. Thank you for saving Pearl. What a beautiful gift you gave her that is very well deserved. Thank you!!

[@parisinthe30sx]

Been there. Breaks your heart when you try and try to find a rescue or foster to take them, and there isn't anyone. So glad this pup got lucky and was rescued.

[@wonderzofcloudn9ne]

Thank you for saving this baby!!

[@LightDancerOracle]

I'm crying 😢 Thank you so much for rescuing sweet Pearl! It's a miracle that you got there just in time. Thank you for not giving up on her! Because of you, Alan, Pearl is alive and living her best life with her new, loving family. Blessings to all of you 😊💖🙏

[@HoneysuckleRoseSmelledGreat]

God Bless you and yours, Alan, for saving Pearl. You're a great dude for doing that.

[@JW-28]

Ty for saving that sweet girl.

[@ollieduracell]

What a guy! Heroic display to save this dog. Shes really sweet too

[@empep8]

What a fantastic story. Thank you for giving her life 🙏❤️

[@cynthiaann4465]

Can’t believe how dang inflexible they were!! I mean really?!??

[@NikoRoulias]

Protect this man at all costs ❤

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

He is truly her savior. It is wonderful and he barely made it. What a wonderful man for saving her and helping her find a forever home. Hope they continue to keep in touch. Glad she got such a loving and sweet family that loves her so much.❤

[@garynance988]

Although I admire this guy for doing what he did, I'm POSITIVE that there were dogs in his own local animal shelter that were under the same threat, and that he could have saved one of them.

[@vancity4sale]

Thank you, but just so you are aware, Vancouver and the province of BC has NO KILL Shelters. Yes, there are occasions where due to an incident or if they are sick beyond recovery... But, our average adoption time in shelters is about the same as Los Angeles's euth list time. When we are not overcrowded, it was an average of 7 - 10 days that the pups were adopted. Now, probably more around 21 - 30. But, we have a much better handle on things and we don't have KILL Shelters. So, while I appreciate the kind words, please ensure that you do some research before stating comments you aren't educated on. Thank you again and I hope you have a fantastic day!

[@Pack.Leader]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. And bless you !

[@FoxMoldova]

saw this made me run faster home to my dog ​​after work

[@kathleentrinity7367]

2:43 What a great guy! Thank you for saving her life and finding a good home.

[@AJCOOPERHD]

Thank Alan saving his life

[@MJC1891]

Beautiful. We should all treat dogs like this. It’s not hard and the love you get back is way worth it

[@suzannesund4595]

Oh my goodness!!! I’m so moved by this story of Pearl. She’s amazing and will have an blessed life with her fur-ever family ❤ Thank you for helping Pearl !!!

[@candyphillips2642]

Bless you ❤