Rescued Newfoundland Doggo Travels 1,000 Miles to Find His Forever Home
Newfoundland dogs are one of the largest dog breeds, typically weighing over 100 pounds in adulthood. Historically, due to their size and strength, they were used as working dogs to pull nets for fishermen or haul wood from the forest.
They are capable and hardworking dogs, well-suited to work on land or in the water, as they are strong swimmers as well.
While many people might hesitate to approach one because of its massive size, Newfoundlands are actually quite docile and can happily adjust to living in a house. They are also very tolerant of children, making them great household pets.
These dogs are very protective of their owners and are well-known for placing themselves between their family and any stranger. Although they are not frequent barkers, this intelligent breed is watchful and always ready to protect.
Any person or family would be lucky to have a Newfoundland, as this dog is as sweet as can be and very cuddly. That's why many people were surprised to find one of these gentle giants roaming the streets of Beverly Hills, California.
He wasn't in the best shape at that time, but thankfully, people came to the rescue, and now he has found his forever home 1,000 miles from where he was found.
Here's his full story.
This gentle giant was found wandering the streets of Beverly Hills, California. Thankfully, some concerned residents called Hope For Paws, a local rescue organization, to take care of the dog.
When they arrived, they spotted the pup lying peacefully on the sidewalk, and when they approached him, he didn't try to run away. He even eagerly ate the cheeseburger they offered him.
After a few moments of petting and ensuring he was comfortable with them, one of the volunteers gently looped a leash around his neck.
Due to his size, the volunteers decided to name him Everest.
“Even though he looks like a big guy, Everest is actually super skinny, and he was not doing well on the streets,” Hope For Paws posted on their Facebook page. After getting him to their shelter, the first step was to give the giant a bath and a wellness exam.
While he was being bathed, volunteers found multiple foxtails stuck in his fur. Each one had to be removed separately.
At that point, Everest seemed sad and didn't show any excitement or joy. After his bath, he was visibly exhausted and slept on a warm blanket for the first time in months.
Everest was extremely friendly, though, and one volunteer even said, "He is the most zen dog."
It didn't take long before Everest found his forever home.
When a couple from Oregon submitted an adoption application, it seemed like a perfect match. The couple already had two other dogs, Bonnie and Clyde, with the latter being a therapy dog.
They were interested in Everest and wanted to train him to be a therapy dog as well.
When the adoption was approved, Everest embarked on a 1,000-mile journey to his new home.
Volunteers who rescued him from the streets flew with him from Los Angeles to Oregon, and when they arrived at his new home, Everest was immediately greeted by his new brother and sister.
By the looks of it, there was an instant connection between the three. The snow also seemed to bring out Everest's playful nature.
Once he was on the ground and after meeting his new siblings, he got to play in the snow, only pausing to eat a little before taking off again. As the volunteers noted, it was as if he knew he was home.
"I have never seen a dog feel at home so quickly," one volunteer said.
After he completes his training, Everest will bring smiles to the faces of children when he and Clyde visit them in the hospital.
Watch his rescue here and the first moment he meets his new family.
Oh, Everest. He does seem like the sweetest pup out there, and we bet he's also great at cuddling.
It's sad that he had to endure living on the streets before finding his new home, but the important thing is that he has a wonderful new family and finally seems to have found his place in the world. Hopefully, more dogs out there will get the happy ending that Everest received.
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