Summary
An 11-month-old Chihuahua puppy named Hero was left at a shelter in California with no information about his background. Initially frightened and snapping at people, Hero was comforted by a staff member and quickly gained trust. He was adopted soon after thanks to the efforts of the shelter staff and the popularity of a video about him online.
Key Facts
- The Chihuahua puppy is named Hero and is 11 months old.
- Hero was left at a shelter overnight with no information.
- The shelter, Animal Friends of the Valleys, is located in Wildomar, California.
- Staff member Phil gained Hero's trust by being gentle and patient.
- A video of Hero's story on Instagram gained nearly 45,000 likes.
- Hero was adopted the day after his adoption plea was shared online.
- Animal Friends of the Valleys helps transport animals across the U.S. for adoption.
- In 2024, about 5.8 million dogs and cats entered U.S. shelters, with 4.2 million being adopted.
