Guy Spends A Year Winning Over Feral Dog In The Desert | The Dodo Heroes

Guy drives out to the desert every day for a year to win over a feral dog - now he needs people to foster the rest of her pack before Christmas 🎄❤️
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[@yingle6027]

Once they get those belly rubs there's no turning back.

[@MrUltraworld]

Truly amazing people. Let's hope those last 5 find homes.

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 😊 ✨ May the ducks heal you 💕🦆✨ May it spread to everyone 😊💕

[@DocDoccus]

@@tvm-manducktv8375 We're here for the DOGS, NOT the ducks! Nobody cares about ducks!

[@ZombieXing]

@@DocDoccus here for the ducks

[@shashishekhar----]

@@DocDoccus ducks are also good bro but yes Dogs are the best !

[@hilo2-est3-elev]

It’s staged

[@diniasantos9117]

This man is a hero. He sacrificed his time, efforts, and resources just to rescue the dogs in the desert. Who would have done what he did and what he is still doing? We need more people like this man. Btw, can they not get in touch with Eldad of Hope for Paws? They are good at rescuing animals in whatever setting. They respond right away. I have been following their channel.

[@agarcamila]

We all need to be more like him.

[@ABCstockholm007]

I did.

[@orlalolo4585]

It's true not all hero,s wear capes ppl like this have the best bed in heaven if there is such a place

[@ABCstockholm007]

@@orlalolo4585 Actually this is not true. Well we all dont know about hell/heaven of course because it would be "after life". But I can tell you in my life most things are horrible. I have a abusive family, a deady very painful illness, social structures are quite bad in our city too, I can list a million things that are "like hell". Yet I helped these animals, trying to make this horrible world (for some horrible, others are more lucky) a better place. But "Karma" didnt came to me. You dont get luck in life by helping others. But you bring luck to the ones needing help. Thats how it is

[@jcash3535]

No Elad of Hope is a fraud who uses the dogs to raise MILLIONS of dollars for himself - he does not pay the vet bills, hands the dogs over to small rescues to do the hard work- Goggle it - he makes millions and millions of dollars and it’s certainly not who you think he is. The rescue community in LA know he’s a fraud

[@westtexastiger]

You can't get much more heartwarming than that.

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 😊 ✨ May the ducks heal you 💕🦆✨ May it spread to everyone 😊💕

[@FeedingStreetCats615]

I hope for a world where animals do not suffer. Respect.🐈🙏🏻

[@FeedingStreetCats615]

Friends, We need your support to feed the poor street kittens, i will be happy if you do that 🐈💞🙏🏻

[@detectiveyoshi]

Same really 😭

[@lnyawilliamsmoore4380]

In paradise on earth under heavenly kingdom rule coming at anytime Now righteous mankind and the animals will live in harmony with each other forever (Gen 1:27-30; Psalms 37:10,11,29; Isaiah 11:6-9;Matt 24:14,42,44;Rev 21:3,4)

[@sinaaltch2848]

In this reality I don't think that is possible.

[@raclark2730]

@@sinaaltch2848 Well it could be a reference to people living in harmony with nature in general one day maybe. But I don't think I will be hugs with crocodiles any time soon.

[@Oceanwaves7]

When he said he waiting 7 months for her to allow him to pet her made me so teary eyed 😭😖 so emotional😮‍💨 happy he was able to adopt her 🥰

[@AniFam]

This person is sooo patient and caring. I’m glad that several of the dogs were rescued~

[@tuysakmay710]

ឪ

[@automandan]

Man if I had the money and the space. I'd take those other 5 in a heartbeat.

[@galahadgarza6905]

Thank you Dan. Just knowing there are people like you that would be willing to take these dogs in if given the opportunity restores my faith in humanity. Perhaps it will happen for you.

[@franksmith7247]

Me too.

[@npilot4445]

I took on a feral colony of what I thought were 10 cats, turned out was 35. Over 7 years I persisted in trapping fixing and feeding and trying to give shelter on my own dime. Eventually the site was condemned for construction and the cats had to either not be fed or found homes... 20 went to one barn home, 5 to another. 3 were put down (disease and illness we could not cure), 2 went to a sanctuary including a peg leg older female with FIV. She got an amputation of the peg broken leg and felt much better once that happened. I took 2. It took 7 years of my life every day (rain or shine) feeding and watering and looking after them...trapping with a drop trap for MONTHS and coordinating care. I had 8 giant dog cages in my basement for months over winter and did 2 per week for weeks... almost a year it took to get them all... Teacup the last little cat was lonely and finally I got her trapped. When she got to the new barn home, she immediately found her best bud there, and they would wait daily for the feral feeder who I knew to feed them in the barn home they had. It made me cry to know they were safe and at least being fed every other day if not daily... with shelter if they needed it, no cars, no horrible people to harrase them. I lost alot of money was broke sometimes and barely affording food, but when I go to my rest I can say... I did something few would do. And it was SO worth it.

[@kimspurre1242]

So would I

[@galahadgarza6905]

@@npilot4445 you are awesome!

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

The moment she let him pet her, damn! I am crying right now. That is an amazing feeling ever!

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

❤❤

[@estebanrivera8820]

I cry every time I watch that moment. Having her at home with me every day is an amazing thing. I'm very close to having the last 5 safe. ❤🐕

[@melstiller8561]

How can anyone abandon dogs in the desert? The mere thought makes me weep. The people who work so hard to save these dogs are angels on earth. Plain and simple.

[@carlsbad7113]

Dogs do just fine in the desert. It's just when they don't have food and water, but that's bad anywhere.

[@marigarcia8]

I've seen this story. They weren't abandoned. An old man by himself out there wanted to start or did start a rescue but unfortunately he died.

[@CovfefeDotard]

@@marigarcia8 why in a desert why not in a city where there’s water and food

[@marigarcia8]

@Covfefe Dotard BLM good question. I have no clue lol ... unfortunately we'll never know since the old man passed away....but property is very much cheaper out in the desert (and you can own alot more) compared to the city.

[@heypistolero]

@@CovfefeDotard I would argue that this particular area would be better than in a city. Less chance of being roadkill, less chance of hurting someone and getting put down by animal control. Of course this does not apply to all deserts or cities

[@jaguarjake8226]

Awww this guy is so patient and loving,he is a monument to what everyone should be like,I’m so glad he saved these amazing dogs,they deserve love and happiness,the doggies are absolutely beautiful🐶🐱🐻🐯🦊

[@bobb.6393]

A rare breed

[@galahadgarza6905]

Although I’m so glad that you rescued Persephone and her pack, my heart hurts to think that there are still five out there in the dessert waiting to be rescued. God bless you for the work you do.

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 😊 ✨ May the ducks heal you 💕🦆✨ May it spread to everyone 😊💕

[@kissit012]

They’re not waiting for anything. They’re living their lives, minding their own business

[@galahadgarza6905]

@@kissit012 They are living their lives in 115 degree weather, with no food or water. If it wasn’t for the volunteers providing these necessities, those five dogs would not survive.

[@theresabrown1272]

What a beautiful story. This guy is doing the work of an angel. Thank you to him and Dodo and ALL who rescue dogs ..

[@theaestheticeq]

Wow these kind of people are what keep the world together 🤍

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 😊 ✨ May the ducks heal you 💕🦆✨ May it spread to everyone 😊💕

[@kissit012]

By redomesticating animals that learned to survive on their own?

[@shanecomeback8296]

@@kissit012 You would rather they roast in the heat?

[@dwilson2548]

I guess I'm just a sap I too cried when she first let you touch her then I lost it when she laid down and surrender to you offering her belly to you thank you and God bless you sir

[@ironuzumakiplays]

😭 if i try not to drop i tear i cant.

[@RowdyRory]

What a great guy. This is the sort of person you want for a neighbor.

[@spark_6710]

Oh I totally agree !!! 👍 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🎄🎁💞

[@kimbratton9620]

Yeah!

[@JayJuthamart]

I hope you can get all of them 😉

[@pinky6390]

I love this. I really hope they will be able to catch and find the remaining 5 a new and loving home. Keep up the important work. You rock

[@estebanrivera8820]

I'm very close to having all safe. ❤🐕

[@CarpeDiem-ww2fk]

​@@estebanrivera8820oh woww...is that you? Thank you for saving them...any chance to get the five dogs? Any update? But from the bottom of my heart. I thank you so much❤

[@estebanrivera8820]

@@CarpeDiem-ww2fk they are all safe with a rescue

[@robertabust]

They're truly heroes

[@sandraguyer49]

Amazing patience. Love this guy !! Hope the 5 found homes?

[@valentinaservin5533]

Who saves a life saves the whole world 😄🐶💖👍

[@itsalexa6147]

Thx for saving these cute dogs

[@FeedingStreetCats615]

Hi friend, we want your encourage us to continue feeding the Poor homeless Kittens by liking and supporting them, i will be happy if you do that 🐈❤️🙏🏻

[@kimbratton9620]

Yeah they're pretty cute!❤🐾

[@Jesus_is_coming_and_he_is_king]

Me and the boyz saving animals

[@elizabethgilbert1267]

God bless you.

[@mibeatleman6767]

Bless both of you for saving these dogs.

[@spark_6710]

Speechless for anyone dump their dogs ,or cats ,or any animals !!! Overwhelmed by the compassion & patience of this man & those dogs's reactions !!! Big thanks to this man & the lady !!! I am praying for him to rescue the rest 5 of them as well !!! 😍👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🎄🎁💕💞

[@lyndapatterson5662]

AMEN AND THANK U GOD 0

[@spark_6710]

@@lyndapatterson5662 HI ! Thank you !! 😊 Wishing you a VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR ,YEAR OF the TIGER 🐅 ! 👍👍🎄🎉🥂🍾💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💕💞

[@seaninness334]

Merry Christmas to The Dodo channel and all animal lovers. If I had to pick a favorite channel on youtube, The Dodo would be it.

[@catlover4331]

Amazing! I do hope you will update us on the last 5. Maybe put out a sign for people to not dump dogs out there and to call a rescue place instead. How did they all get there in the first place? That's the real question.

[@Theorist9]

People are well aware that they arent supposed to dump dogs in the desert, yet it still happens every day. Unfortunately a sign would not matter. They do it to dogs, cats, potbelly pigs, you name it. There is a pig rescue here in AZ with over 600 rescue pigs. The majority of them were found in the desert after having been dumped by their owner who decided they didnt want it anymore. Its utterly disgusting.

[@catlover4331]

@@Theorist9 yes disgusting humans. So hard to understand how anyone doesn't care about what happens to them.

[@sweettaterpie7009]

I have a dumped cat next door under the vacant house! I'm feeding her. She is starving! Likely feral. I have to wait until my vet comes back in town to trap her and take her/him in to be neutered /tested/vaccinated/etc! You know the drill. It's cold here! It's pathetic what people do. It made me cry. I named ;her 'Tear Drop'. Please pray for her. 💧

[@catlover4331]

@@sweettaterpie7009 you can go buy a trap to catch her. There are plug in animal houses that the cat can eat in to stay warm. Don't wait for your vet. Couldn't be dumped and be farel. Just best to keep feeding it. If you hang out where it stays it will get used to you.

[@callmehkiki3165]

Wow people are saving animals lives. Keep up the good work.👏🏻

[@FeedingStreetCats615]

Hi friend, you can encourage us to continue feeding the poor stray kittens by liking and supporting them, thanks 🐈❤️🙏🏻

[@Brooksforlife]

So amazing i would love to do dis becuase i lov doggos.

[@JayJuthamart]

God bless you for saving them.🐕🐕🐕🐕🙏🙏🙏

[@queenb2646]

I think if we all tried a little... we could actually make this world a better place.

[@lindacoleman1891]

I’m crying here…people can be so good and patient! I love these people and these dogs so much🙏

[@zulayventura1269]

Omg they were so happy to se people.

[@lunkis3233]

I hope they all get fosters so they can be rescued.

[@soojin224]

When the guy said he had tears in his eyes, I also had tears in mine. Persephone letting him pet her is simply a great moment.

[@videoettaceo8900]

You are a hero!

[@user-ze5ku3ly6f]

Keep going guys! 💗💗

[@FeedingStreetCats615]

Hi friend, we want your encourage us to continue feeding the poor stray kittens by liking and supporting them, thanks in advance 🐈❤️🙏🏻

[@deanbryant3176]

I got teared up when she let him pet her. I sure hope he kept her. Sometimes it's a must to become a foster failure. I was and 10 years later, she's still happy as pie!

[@DipityS]

The dedication and generosity of spirit of the people who do these things. A year that fellow took going up there every other day to make friends and keep them feed and watered until he could get someone's help - it amazes me. Then the people all coming together to help him and the puppers - that's some wonderful human beings right there 😊

[@crystalphillips696]

This man is so special and is a blessing to these dogs. May he receive all the gifts life has to offer. Bless all these beautiful dogs.

[@lyndapatterson5662]

YES JESUS SHINE JESUS SHINE

[@NNN-zk1yp]

Thanks for saving this angels, god bless you, amen🙏🏼✝️♥️♥️♥️

[@Theorist9]

People dump dogs in the AZ desert too and it makes me so sick. The inumane conditions of the desert with no water and extreme heat. This is a beautiful ending for the doggies.

[@NikSakPattyWack]

God how I wish I could take in all five of those precious babies. Since I can't bring them to my house, I'M SENDING CAUSE FOR PAWS A DONATION TO HELP COVER THE COST OF THEIR WORK. There's no way any of the 12 would have survived without this wonderful man dedicating his time and effort to making sure they had food and clean water. I know it took a long time to earn their trust, but once he did, those doggies were well on their way to living the lives they DESERVE to live: in a loving home where they are safe, healthy, and spoiled rotten.

[@rodstinson537]

TY for helping them ❣️

[@cheddaknottz8486]

It gives me hope knowing that there are people like you walking the Earth.

[@wanderingwatts566]

Awww

[@estelamiller9406]

You are a true HERO!!! Love ya man! ❤️❤️❤️

[@severussnape6770]

2:24 My man, I know that feeling. That's just the best thing about dogs.

[@carlsbad7113]

Wouldn't it have been cool if someone could have moved out to the desert and just cared for all of them there? There's something beautiful about seeing them running free.

[@gabriellerichardson4477]

You angels 😇

[@russeli1941]

Just beautiful🐕 Dogs have no hidden agenda, just love🐕❤️

[@gemma3767]

Thank you to all the people involved in helping to rescue these dogs, but all of them need to come in. The dessert is no place for dogs.

[@teresaeckhardt8954]

PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP..GET THEM ALLLL..YALL CAN DO IT..🙏🐾🐾🙏🐾🐾🙏🐾🐾🙏🐾🐾🙏🐾🐾🙏💓😇💋

[@lovealways2609]

Those doggies look wonderful. A year?.. woweee.. that is a long time. Parsippany (?) Persiffony?.. She is cautious, but really cute

[@lovealways2609]

We have a female- Migi with same coloring and disposition as her- Parsippany?.. *we also have her sister named Uzi, who is mostly white like that other dog, too *siblings do like to stay together ❤

[@walterholder6077]

Persephone

[@agnesmooney1533]

This gave me such hope.... Our world has just fallen apart lately and it's like selfishness has taken over....Sometimes I'm tempted to give up. But seeing the kindness these people are giving to stray dogs lifts my heart and I won't give up hope on kindness.... Thank you so much for this .

[@valentinaminauro352]

Don't ever give up Hope have a blessed holiday 🌟💛🌹✨🥂✌️

[@19lhernandez]

I pray people like this have an extra special place in heaven!!! Thank you for helping these precious, innocent doggies!’ 🙏🏻

[@cuddles4068]

Ahhh that first moment she gave herself over to you....beautiful. what an amazing amazing man. Your patience and persistence paid off. You are their hero. You are mine too ❤❤🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@fredjohnson513]

Hello

[@angelicasanchez1852]

Gracias por darles de comer a los perritos tenían mucha hambre y sed muchas bendiciones por todo lo que están haciendo con los perritos inocentes.

[@pittsburghchip4645]

Simply amazing ❤️

[@veganforlife1203]

🙏Thank you so much☀☀☀🍀🍀🍀🍀💖💖💖💖💖💖💞💖

[@Romans15-13]

Definitely a hero , The world needs more kindness

[@hazlitt1]

The more People I meet, the more I like dogs.

[@lynnrolaf7422]

Good luck with this awesome endeavor ❤️🐕

[@czarface5615]

When he finally pet her, man that brought tears to my eyes. Damn all these vids make me cry man.

[@angeli662]

❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏

[@kenanderson2619]

OMG we love you so much.

[@friendofenkidu3391]

How wonderful to see a pack of wild dogs take a chance on a human being.

[@myleepeters4445]

Christmas thank you for helping those dogs

[@bobbierocksbuster5584]

Yet again I'm truly amazed by the resilience of dogs,after being heartlessly dumped in the desert they accept the love and kindness of a member of the species that treated them so badly in the first place,we truly don't deserve dogs they are the best creatures on Earth

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Such a good guy to help these poor defenseless dogs left in such awful conditions.

[@doodles3075]

It's heart breaking that someone can be so cruel to dump a dog. Could you imagine dumping your child and looking in the rear view mirror as it's crying running after your car? Would love to know the final story on all these beautiful dogs

[@kaydenpat]

Fingers crossed that they rescue the five!!

[@jennief7114]

The funny thing is if you keep feeding them they are actually very happy! Dogs love to run lose. Give them a few moments of loving and food and they are good! 🤣

[@vreactions4496]

I'm scared of stray dogs because you never know what they'll do. But this story should be known by everyone because its so touching.

[@ChrisM-zm4li]

I remember reading this book "Desert Dog" when I was a kid in the 1970s about a pack of dogs that had been formed from abandoned dogs in the southwestern U.S. desert.

[@angelicasanchez1852]

Miralos que contentos están cuando vieron al muchacho.

[@smokymcpot5917]

There's a special place in heaven for ppl like this man. I hope it's a long time before he arrives there.

[@mikeproctor7277]

They look like they were doing good with out any human “help”.they looked healthy and happy

[@antoninahervela6671]

" oh my gosh, i dont want to cry" I got you, i did the crying😉 Super Amazing feeling to get her trust 🙌

[@ubasubas3097]

God bless you sir, thank you so much for helping the dogs. It was life a special Christmas gift to the rescued dogs and we the viewers it melts our heart. 🤗❤️❤️❤️🎄

[@brigittechartier4072]

Much love To you 💙💖💜💚

[@ruchirjain1859]

This was lovely to watch. The feral cat I feed also took over 6 months before she let em touch her!

[@matrixiekitty2127]

It’s beautiful seeing these older dogs get a second chance at w good life where they don’t have to live so dangerously

[@yolandacastano4321]

Thank you so much for helping these poor creatures in the desert you are all Angels you will be rewarded on the other side when you get there God bless you all🥰😇💗💜🐕🙏😁

[@dianaceliz3096]

Thank you so much Esteban and Larissa 🙏🙏🙏🌷👨👩. These dogs are special and lovely 😘😍💖💖💖🐺🐺🐺

[@m.w.3256]

How these sweet dogs ended up in the desert baffles me.

[@drewsmonkey]

You are a hero. Love the work and effort you put into these beautiful fur babies ❣️🐾

[@raistlinmajere7149]

If I didn't live in a small apartment and all the way in the East Coast I would totally adopt these adorable puppers. If anything as a kid I had a wild mutt named Coby and he was the most loving dog I've ever had. So I can say with 100% certainty if you adopt these dogs you will not regret it.

[@lilplaya1824]

Not crying.... not crying.... not gonna cry... not gonna cry..... not crying.... OMG she let him pet her! *tears drop* This is absolutely incredible and I love everything about this video.

[@curbwhiz2010]

Bro you are a legit hero.... God has a special place at the table for you to sit...

[@PrettierAfter50]

You are the real heroes! No cape just compassion and love!

[@hellsbelle7533]

I recognize this area. Poor babies! It gets ridiculously hot out there. It was 125 near there where we were this past August. Brutal. I cannot imagine abandoning any animal anywhere. How? Thank you for taking good care of these gals and dudes! They’re so worth it! Thank you!

[@nikkigarrick7374]

This guy is a hero

[@sagarjakka6092]

Amazing brother. we took everything from mother and left it's children starving for water and food. It's the time we should give back what we took in excess.

[@stanky6261973]

What about the Asher House? I think he's still fostering.There are a bunch of places in California that foster, ask Eldad from Hope for Paws he knows a bunch of them and he could help trap them, too. I hope you are successful in helping the other dogs. You did a fantastic job catching the fist bunch. I thank God for people like you. God speed!

[@fonhollohan2908]

If this story doesn't touch your heart you don't have one as far as I'm concerned. Way to go Guys. You did a fine job rescuing these feral dogs.. by the looks of things they sure do appreciate it. That's cool.

[@thethreecatketeers8081]

Love n respect ✊ for u guys god bless you all for helping these lovely cuddles 🥰

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

True humanitarian bless him 🙏🙏

[@gregknipe8772]

the conquest always brings tears. awesome. I'd have just moved to live with them.

[@Romans219]

I love those precious little babies