It’s almost impossible to describe the anguish two dogs went through after being cruelly abandoned in the barren Utah desert, with no food, no water, and no shelter to keep them safe.
Locked inside a cage, they could do nothing but gaze out at the endless emptiness, silently wishing that someone—anyone—would come to save them.
The two male Landseers yearned to escape, to find something to eat, or to stumble upon a kind soul who could help. But trapped and defenseless, they were left to endure the scorching desert heat with no chance of survival.
In their eyes was only confusion, unable to understand why the humans they loved had betrayed them in such a heartless way.
Good Samaritans Step In
Fortunately, a group of hikers stumbled upon the heartbreaking sight and rushed to the dogs’ aid.
They were stunned to find the pups abandoned in the desert, crammed into a cage, completely vulnerable to the harsh elements.
As the hikers drew closer, the confused dogs stared back at them, uncertain of what was happening.
The kind strangers offered comfort and quickly contacted the police for help.
Responding immediately, officers arrived, retrieved the dogs, and brought them to Hurricane Animal Shelter.
The pups were examined by a vet and, thankfully, declared healthy—suggesting they hadn’t been stranded in the desert for long.
Neither had collars or microchips, making it impossible to identify their owners.
Safe At Last
On February 25, 2025, Hurricane Animal Shelter shared photos of the rescued dogs on their Facebook page.
Lacking any information about their history or who abandoned them, they appealed to the public for help.
“We have minimal information on who left them. No collars or microchips. If anyone knows additional information that could be helpful in this case, please contact us at 435-635-8314,” Hurricane Animal Shelter wrote on Facebook.
Andrea Kaz, a Hurricane resident and animal advocate, was devastated when she heard the news. Having seen other abandonment cases before, she urged people to stop treating pets as disposable.
“Everybody needs to stop thinking that animals are disposable. They’re not disposable,” Kaz told FOX 13 News Utah.
For now, the dogs are safe at the shelter, grateful to be surrounded by caring humans who provide them with food, comfort, and affection.
Once their stray hold ends, they will be put up for adoption. If forever families aren’t found, they may be transferred to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab.
I truly hope these two sweet boys soon find loving families who will cherish them for the rest of their lives.