On social media, a viral video captured a heartbreaking moment showing a loyal dog being thrown out of a window while the owner drove away.
The viral video left viewers angry after witnessing the poor dog trying to chase the owner’s car after being thrown onto the road.
A food delivery driver recorded the distressing scene of a Bull Terrier frantically running after a speeding black sedan. The sedan did not have a license plate.
The footage has sparked outrage and a fervent search for the callous owner.
A dog was thrown onto the road by its owner.
A food delivery driver recorded the distressing scene of a Bull Terrier frantically running after a speeding black sedan without a license plate. The driver narrates, “The owner is literally leaving him. Look! Oh my God.”
Destiny Gomez, 24, who worked to rehome stray pets, was deeply affected by the video.
She shared a video on Instagram, and the heartbreaking moment quickly brought tears to viewers’ eyes.
The video has the caption: :: “LETS FIND THIS TRASHY LADY + her poor dog. She even took her licence plate off the car. This was absolutely planned. What a disgusting human being. He was last seen in this alley….. this is the world we live in guys!”
In the text overlay , read: “Dog has been located, not caught yet. He needs a LONG term foster before we can move forward. Who can give this baby boy the love/care he deserved?”
The video shows the loyal dog tirelessly chasing the car through various streets in Long Beach, California. Despite its efforts, the car ultimately speeds away, leaving the dog behind.
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate among animal lovers.
Gomez took to Instagram to share the video with her extensive network of dog lovers.
Her post quickly gained traction, and she soon received a tip about the dog’s possible location. “We also got coordinates of streets like where someone saw him, so they were like, ‘Can you go there?’” Gomez said.
In the comment selection, many people couldn’t hold back their tears when they saw the dog frantically trying to cling to its owner’s car after being abandoned.
Meanwhile, others criticized the owner for heartlessly leaving the poor dog behind.
One person said: Poor baby trying to get back into the car. You have the mindset to remove your license plate – you have the mind to find a safe shelter or home
A second wrote: my heart aches for this poor baby is he okay ???? W water & food ?
While a third commented: this is by far the worst thing i have ever witnessed. People are so cruel and don’t deserve dogs.
Another added: I think that car was stolen when Chico was inside and they had to throw him out of the car
Someone else said: That poor dog was doing everything they could to go back to the owner. It truly breaks my heart seeing this. Threw it away like if it was a piece of trash.
After the incident, Gomez took part in the search and rescue.
Following the tip, Gomez’s boyfriend ventured into the neighborhood where the dog was last seen. Miraculously, within hours, he found the abandoned dog, who appeared unharmed.
Gomez and her boyfriend ensured the dog was well-fed and groomed.
They renamed him Chico and arranged for him to stay with a foster parent in nearby Palos Verdes. “People have been DM’ing me saying that they want him and they can pick him up today but I really want to go through a rescue first,” Gomez explained.
This heartbreaking story showed the cruelty some animals face and the incredible compassion of those who reach out to help. Thanks to Destiny Gomez and her network, Chico has a second chance at a loving home.