When onlookers saw Buddy the dog being thrown from a moving truck near a local park in Los Angeles, a good Samaritan stepped in.
After seeing the 1-year-old pup thrown heartlessly into the street, a kind stranger sprang into action, but now he is in need of somewhere safe.
A mixed breed with soulful eyes and a playful spirit, Buddy is described as friendly with dogs, cats, and kids, he’s the kind of companion that would thrive in a home with another energetic pup—or with a person committed to active walks and park visits. While he doesn’t bother cats, Buddy does best with playful pets and people alike.
Sabrina Escarze, 44, a local volunteer with the nonprofit Sweet Angel Dog Rescue who are coordinating Buddy’s care told Newsweek: “Someone saw him and I guess it was near a park and he ran and hid somewhere. He’s playful and sweet. It would be nice for him to have a yard or an active person in an apartment who takes him to the park.”
Sabrina Escarze
After being temporarily fostered, Buddy was enrolled in a two-week board and train program, generously paid for by his first foster. But when health issues made it impossible for that foster to continue, Buddy was once again without a permanent home.
In 2024, approximately 5 million animals entered U.S. shelters and rescues, according to Shelter Animals Count—an increase of nearly 3 percent from 2023. By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited, contributing to an ongoing capacity crisis in U.S. shelters.
In the weeks since being found, Buddy has been cared for by local sitters, with the rescue team covering the costs. But funds are running low.
“We are paying for him to be at a dog sitter right now and it’s adding up,” said Escarze. “He really just needs a stable, loving place to call home.”
Escarze shared Buddy’s story on Reddit in a post on the popular r/rescue dogs where his story tugged at heartstrings.
“People can be so cruel!” said one commenter. While another wrote: “This baby deserves a home a hug.”
Heartbreakingly, this isn’t the first time a dog has been thrown from a moving vehicle recently as crowded shelters see an increase in animal abandonment rates. Last month, a Texas woman shared how she saw a dog dumped on the side of the road while driving to her grandmother’s house.
While in May this year, a woman was horrified to see a dog thrown from a moving car out onto a busy road in Dallas, Texas.
Anyone interested in Buddy should reach out to Sweet Angel Dog Rescue directly.
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