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Guys Go On A Road Trip, Find Puppies Dumped In The Middle Of The Desert
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Guys Go On A Road Trip, Find Puppies Dumped In The Middle Of The Desert

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When Briggs LocHaven and his brother Chris Vanness were driving from Arizona to Colorado late last month, they spotted two puppies left on the road in what the men described as ‘literally the middle of nowhere’. “At first we thought they were prairie dogs, until we got closer and were able to see exactly what they were,” Vanness told The Dodo. “Then we stopped and got out of the car to check on them. They were friendly and severely dehydrated and starving and our hearts just sank. We didn’t have to capture them — they literally jumped in our car.”

He added: “Over the next 24 hours, we continued to feed them in small amounts… After about 10 hours they started to become more active and needing potty breaks.” The pups continued their journey with the men until they reached the final destination. Once they arrived, the brothers contacted their friend who rescues dogs and asked to help the pooches.

“They both have found an amazing home and family with [another] rescue dog! And they get to stay together!” LocHaven wrote in an update. “Makes my heart warm and happy!”

More info: Facebook (h/t: thedodo)

When Briggs LocHaven and his brother were driving from Arizona to Colorado, they spotted two puppies…

Left on the road in what the men described as ‘literally the middle of nowhere’

“At first we thought they were prairie dogs, until we got closer and were able to see exactly what they were”

“Then we stopped and got out of the car to check on them. They were friendly and severely dehydrated…”

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“Our hearts just sank. We didn’t have to capture them — they literally jumped in our car”

“They both have found an amazing home and family… And they get to stay together!”

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad you guys ensured they got adopted, and didn't just give them water and keep on moving. Odds are if they are in the middle of the desert, someone dumped them there, and left them for dead. So thankful you guys found them!

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April W
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people would think these guys are scary because of their tattoos -- but they've shown they have hearts of gold.

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GoodWolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do people like that sleep at night? I hope Karma gets them one day.

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Cat Meow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so happy these puppies got the happy ending they deserved. The people who left them there to die on the other hand... I hope they get what they deserve

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JEFF THE KILLER
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who The F**k leaves a dog in the middle of desert? If you don't want the dog at least give it to shelter... I'm glad they didn't walk off like others would.

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Amanda Bryan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad they helped those puppies! But I do want to let people know, there are WILD dogs in Arizona. There was a pack of Chihuahua's and terriers running around in Big River the last few times I have went there. So if you are in Arizona, and you see a couple dogs, maybe a pack, be careful they can be mean. Id rather them not be there like any one else, I'm just stating a fact. All puppies and dogs deserve a good home <3

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Alisa Pitt
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great people! And people with tattoos rock! Just shows people can't judge them! Too bad they can't find who did this and dump them in the desert with no food or water!!

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MadamButterfly
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two warm and kindhearted gentlemen,we need so many more like them.

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Bobbi Newell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As friendly as these puppies acted, it's unlikely that they were wild. They look so adorable, I doubt I could have turned them over to anyone else! Bless these two men for rescuing them!

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SuperTango
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody notice that on all animal posts, people get angry with whoever "left them for dead"? They could have run away and gotten lost. Downvote me all you want, but it may not always be the poor 'owner' who is at fault.

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Flora Polvado
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a cat who would hitch rides in the back of my pickup. Had to check before I got in and when I reached my destination.

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Jazmyn B (Jaz)
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're adorable! I don't know how the men resisted keeping them, I wouldn't be able to give them away after that!

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Glynis Lailann
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have said this before - would the terrible people who abandoned these puppies in the desert abandon their own children there? Well done to the rescuers.

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Jhon Richard
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really very lovely post. Thanks for sharing. Extra thanks for sharing the video.

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Giovana Zanini
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the pick of the puppy "kissing" the guy are awesome. so innocent creature

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Saba Tesfazgi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG ,God bless you guys .I think God send you there to save those Angeles .for those who left those innocent dogs in the desert Karman will get you .

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Linda Elimian
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad perfect help came to d rescue...adorable innocent babies

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Saba Tesfazgi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should be prosecuted.that is so disgusting.they should be forc to drink poison,it is the same thing .they will know how it feels

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad you guys ensured they got adopted, and didn't just give them water and keep on moving. Odds are if they are in the middle of the desert, someone dumped them there, and left them for dead. So thankful you guys found them!

april_111177 avatar
April W
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people would think these guys are scary because of their tattoos -- but they've shown they have hearts of gold.

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GoodWolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do people like that sleep at night? I hope Karma gets them one day.

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Cat Meow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so happy these puppies got the happy ending they deserved. The people who left them there to die on the other hand... I hope they get what they deserve

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JEFF THE KILLER
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who The F**k leaves a dog in the middle of desert? If you don't want the dog at least give it to shelter... I'm glad they didn't walk off like others would.

amandalynnea avatar
Amanda Bryan
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad they helped those puppies! But I do want to let people know, there are WILD dogs in Arizona. There was a pack of Chihuahua's and terriers running around in Big River the last few times I have went there. So if you are in Arizona, and you see a couple dogs, maybe a pack, be careful they can be mean. Id rather them not be there like any one else, I'm just stating a fact. All puppies and dogs deserve a good home <3

lissa2013lisa avatar
Alisa Pitt
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great people! And people with tattoos rock! Just shows people can't judge them! Too bad they can't find who did this and dump them in the desert with no food or water!!

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MadamButterfly
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two warm and kindhearted gentlemen,we need so many more like them.

bobbinewell avatar
Bobbi Newell
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As friendly as these puppies acted, it's unlikely that they were wild. They look so adorable, I doubt I could have turned them over to anyone else! Bless these two men for rescuing them!

bvanleeuwen avatar
SuperTango
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody notice that on all animal posts, people get angry with whoever "left them for dead"? They could have run away and gotten lost. Downvote me all you want, but it may not always be the poor 'owner' who is at fault.

florapolvado avatar
Flora Polvado
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a cat who would hitch rides in the back of my pickup. Had to check before I got in and when I reached my destination.

Load More Replies...
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Jazmyn B (Jaz)
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're adorable! I don't know how the men resisted keeping them, I wouldn't be able to give them away after that!

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Glynis Lailann
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have said this before - would the terrible people who abandoned these puppies in the desert abandon their own children there? Well done to the rescuers.

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Jhon Richard
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really very lovely post. Thanks for sharing. Extra thanks for sharing the video.

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Giovana Zanini
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the pick of the puppy "kissing" the guy are awesome. so innocent creature

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Saba Tesfazgi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG ,God bless you guys .I think God send you there to save those Angeles .for those who left those innocent dogs in the desert Karman will get you .

elimianlinda avatar
Linda Elimian
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad perfect help came to d rescue...adorable innocent babies

saba_tesfazgi avatar
Saba Tesfazgi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should be prosecuted.that is so disgusting.they should be forc to drink poison,it is the same thing .they will know how it feels

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