A man named Ernesto received a surprise one day when he awoke. A gigantic dog sat on his porch. It looked impressive and a bit frightening at first. But, to his delight, he discovered that his visitor was a sweet and compassionate dog.
Ernesto offered the dog some food, but when he noticed that the poor animal was wounded, he instantly grabbed his phone and dialed the local rescue organization, Hope For Paws. He knew that the dog had appeared in his yard to seek assistance, and he knew that the rescuers from the group would be the best people to help him.
JoAnn Wiltz, one of the primary rescuers, took up the assignment and headed out as soon as the group received the details of the location. There she met Ernesto, who was kind enough to watch the dog until she arrived. Ernesto carried the dog instead of encouraging it to walk toward the rescuer’s car.
JoAnn thanked Ernesto for his assistance before heading to the animal shelter. On the way there, she gave the dog the name Hippo. She was very happy to see how well he behaved.
Hippo was around six years old at that time. He lacked a microchip and a collar, but he was well-behaved, so the doctors couldn’t tell if he was homeless or just a lost dog. His injuries were most likely caused by being involved in a car accident. He was fortunate, though, that all he received was a road burn and there were no broken bones.
Following his medical treatment, Hippo had a relaxing bubble bath courtesy of JoAnn. He went on to his foster home with L.A. Animal Rescue, a foster-based animal rescue group, later on. He successfully made many new friends and met a number of other rescue animals there.
L.A. Animal Rescue not only offered to foster the beautiful pup, but they also offered to facilitate Hippo’s adoption. They also spent time rehabilitating him while looking for a new home for him. They made sure he was ready for his new family when they arrived.
Hippo met his new mother, Tiffany Miller, not long after. He fell in love with her the instant they met. He knew they’d get along immediately away and that she’d provide him with a wonderful life.