Man Spots A Wolf In His Yard, Then Realizes It’s Something Completely Different
It started as an ordinary morning for Flint, who lives in the high desert between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
As he went out to tend to his chickens at 6 a.m., he didn’t expect anything unusual. But as he was heading back inside, he noticed an animal perched on his garden wall, staring straight at him.
At first glance, Flint thought he was facing a wild wolf. With caution, he quickly brought his dog, Stella, indoors and watched from the safety of his home.
That’s when he realized his visitor wasn’t a wolf at all—it was a dog.
A Careful Approach
From the safety of his house, Flint observed the animal more closely. The pup appeared to be either lost or abandoned, a common occurrence in the remote area where people often dump dogs.
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Although initially cautious, Flint and his partner quickly realized the dog was no threat. Instead, the pup seemed to be searching for kindness.
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Determined to help, the couple offered him a bowl of dog food and water. The dog, later named Balto, approached hesitantly but devoured the food and water in no time.
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Soon after, he began wagging his tail, licking their hands, and leaning in for cuddles. It was clear that Balto craved love and safety as much as he needed food.
Balto’s Check-Up
After gaining the dog’s trust, Flint decided to take him to a local vet for a checkup and to see if he had a microchip.
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The vet estimated Balto’s age to be between one and two years old. While he had a minor paw injury and a small belly infection, he was otherwise in good health.
It seemed he’d been struggling for at least a week but hadn’t been on his own for too long.
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Despite searching for a potential owner in the area, Flint found no missing dog notices or claims. It seemed likely Balto had been abandoned, so Flint and his partner decided to welcome him into their home.
A New Family
Balto’s new life came with a big, loving family. Along with Flint and his partner, he now shares his days with two cat siblings, nine chickens, two roosters, and his dog sister, Stella.
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While the couple remains open to the possibility of finding his original owners, they are more than happy to make Balto a permanent part of their family.
Flint holds no anger toward whoever may have abandoned Balto.
“You just don’t know what circumstances someone came from or why something happened,” he says to People. “Those people still deserve compassion the same way that he does.”
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Balto has already taken his first camping trip with his new family, where he enjoyed running free and relaxing by the campfire. Flint cherishes the bond they’ve formed, reflecting on how much Balto has brought to their lives.
“My partner and I both understand what it feels like to be too much to love, too much work, too much energy, too much hassle for other people,” Flint shared. “And that’s one of the reasons why it was so easy for us to take in Balto. What I hope people get from Balto’s story is that no animal, no person is too much to love or is too much work to be worthwhile.”
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