Salvatore, a loyal dog, remained undeterred despite the fact that no one had entered the Florida property in weeks. Every day, he quietly sat outside the door, guarding the deserted house, and hoping that his family would return.
When Gloria Cabal, a local dog rescuer, noticed Salvatore at his post, she knew she had to help.
For about a month, Cabal tried to persuade Salvatore to come with her by offering water, food, and treats, but the frightened dog refused to leave his courtyard.
It wasn’t until a new realtor moved Salvatore to a neighboring area in Orange Park that he realized his family wasn’t coming back. Finally, Salvatore approached Cabal and allowed her to take him to Everglades Angels Dog Rescue.
Dennis Guevara, an Everglades Angels employee, told The Dodo, “He was very protective of his yard. He basically guarded his things, but not angrily or fiercely.”
After his rescue, Salvatore immediately warmed up to the kind staff. The team at Everglades Angels was heartbroken that a dog who had clearly been loved was abandoned.
Salvatore, once hesitant to approach strangers, quickly became one of the shelter’s favorites, often seeking affection and jumping on the couch to cuddle.
“He is absolutely loved,” Guevara said.
Salvatore is now available for adoption through Everglades Angels, and the staff is confident he will find a loving home soon.
Thanks to the many compassionate animal lovers who refused to give up, Salvatore will get a second chance with a family that will never abandon him.