NathanContacting No Kill Kern
The people who saw the dog eventually called No Kill Kern for help. This dog rescue organization makes an effort to save dogs from kill shelter finding them adopters. When they contacted them, they expressed keen interest in trying to help the heat burdened dog.
Following The Dog
When the No Kill Kern crew reached the desert, they were very puzzled as to why the dog kept running to the dried areas of the field. They made a decision to follow the dog on its journey. They soon found out why and it was far from anything they had ever expected.
A Dead Dog
“We had to figure out why she kept returning to that spot so we slowly approached,” a post on No Kill Kern’s website said. “That’s when we saw the body of another dog who had been struck down by a car, badly decomposed but almost every piece remained. [She] was guarding her fallen friend.”
A Loyal Companion
The loyalty of this dog shone through as it did not want to leave her friend even if the heat was affecting her health. The rescue team then decided that it was time to help the poor dog to have a new life. However, it was going to be very tough.
A Difficult Task
The task became truly difficult. “It was one of the hardest rescues I’ve ever been a part of,” said a rescuer. “When we saved this dog, we didn’t have a dog trap. Everything would have to be freehand, in a field, in the middle of nothing with miles for her to run in each direction.”
Moving The Corpse
Even after three days, the team was still unsuccessful in capturing the dog. They finally decided to lure the dog using her emotions. While she was away drinking water, the team moved the remains of her companion into a neighbor’s backyard.