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Owners of this dog thought it would be a clever move to speed by a gringo RV park at 60 mph and toss him out of the back of their pickup, probably hoping to avoid identification. Or out of shame.

Residents at Tecalai Park saw him land on the road and took him in long enough to contact Kristin at the Canine Center for emergency rescue. Kristin treated him for ticks and fleas and is now keeping him quarantined in her doggie play area, but will have to find a foster home at least for 14 days, since she boards dogs and can't risk exposing them to him until he's been evaluated by the vet. Medical bills and food will be paid for. He has an injured tail (broken?) and infections of the eyes and ears. At probably less than a year old he looks like he'll be a big dog, but is friendly and affectionate. He walks well on a leash, doesn't threaten other dogs and even though he had to be kept isolated he didn't whine or bark. 

With this added responsibility it would be easy for Kristin to resent the careless humans who dumped this dog, but she says, "Sometimes it's the best thing that can happen for these guys. He now has the chance to find a loving home and he will certainly get the medical care he needs."

P.S. Miracles are still happening. The abandoned family of pups and mother that I posted about last week have all been adopted but for one little black female. The mom is going to Tucson! No, I am not taking credit this time, but it's one more thing to be grateful for.