Dog rescuer Lauren Botticelli was driving through the streets of Mexico when she noticed a tiny child approaching a busy road. Her heart nearly stopped.
A little black puppy was on the verge of entering oncoming traffic.
“He was on the side of a very busy street full of large trucks and speeding cars and was thinking of crossing when we drove by and saw him,” Botticelli told The Dodo. “Our entire van saw him at almost the same time … We all looked at each other and knew. I was driving and immediately pulled over.”
Though the puppy had never met them before, as soon as he saw his rescuers, he immediately knew they were there to help.
“He happily ran over to my arms,” Botticelli said.
Botticelli observed a rope that had been cut or chewed and was fastened around the puppy’s neck. She looked everywhere for someone who might be his owner but was unsuccessful. The puppy, who was eventually given the name Binx, was acting perfectly at the time. He joyfully jumped into the car with Botticelli and her group, and they ultimately made their way to America, where The Animal Pad started to work finding him a foster home.
Since then, he has been the best puppy ever, according to Botticelli. “Almost as if he realized he had been saved and was thankful.”
Binx’s rescue can be seen here:
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Binx is currently enjoying life at home with his foster mom in Los Angeles, where his playful, good-natured personality has continued to shine.
“His foster mom says he’s very smart,” Botticelli said. “He loves learning new commands and is eager to please. He’s a social butterfly, and his time on the street has made him fearless. He loves the company of other dogs, too!”
Binx will be eligible for adoption after a few weeks in foster care and will find his forever family.
Binx used to have to fend for himself, but now he will always have someone nearby watching out for him.
Source: The Dodo