Left Behind on a Quiet Street, This Dog’s Story Wasn’t Over Yet
A moment no dog should ever have to live through was caught on a home’s Ring camera in Florida: a dog being abandoned by the very human he trusted most. The video has since spread across social media, leaving viewers heartbroken as they watch the confused pup desperately try to stop his person from leaving. (Watch Video Above)
In the footage, the dog circles the car, jumping up at the windows, pleading in the only way he knows how. Despite this, the car pulls away, leaving the pup alone in an unfamiliar neighborhood. But this story doesn’t end in heartbreak. Against all odds, the dog’s journey takes a turn, and the ending is one filled with hope.
From Viral Clip to Real-Life Rescue
After seeing the heartbreaking video go viral, Pastor Garcilazo knew he couldn’t just scroll past. He told NBC 6 South Florida that he was already close to the area where the dog had been abandoned, so he decided to go looking for him, hoping he might still be nearby.
Thankfully, his search ended in the best possible way. Garcilazo found the dog, a large Goldendoodle, and brought him home to safety. He named the sweet pup Leo, marking the beginning of a brand-new chapter in the dog’s life.
Later, Garcilazo commented on the original video shared by Only in Dade on Instagram, the clip that helped lead him to Leo, writing, “I have it with me, and he’s happy now 🙌🔥❤️.”
New Life for Leo
In an amazing turn of events, Garcilazo ended up adopting Leo, giving him the love and care he deserved. Recalling the moment he found the dog, Garcilazo said that Leo was full of nervous energy, running in circles as if unsure what to do or where to go.
He also shared that the people who got the video captured said the woman who abandoned him was crying, a detail not shown in the clip. Still, Garcilazo emphasized that no matter how emotional the moment may have been, leaving a dog behind like that was not the right way. As he put it, there are humane ways to handle difficult decisions, and abandonment should never be one of them.
After bringing Leo to safety, Garcilazo quickly realized just how much the dog had been through. He took the Goldendoodle to a groomer, who told him they had never worked on a dog with such severe matting, indicating clear signs of long-term neglect. Despite everything, Leo remained gentle and trusting, and Garcilazo admitted that he had “absolutely” fallen in love with him.
