Bikers are often given a bad rap for being mean and scary. However, most of them are just average people. Brandon Turnbow is a good example. He’s been riding his whole life, alongside his family and friends.
One day, Brandon was on the highway, riding to meet his father. He ended up getting a flat. As they were pulled over to fix it, his father noticed something strange about a white van sitting ahead. The taillights were on, and there was movement inside the vehicle.
Something’s Not Right: A Closer Look at the White Van
Curious, and feeling a slight sense of dread, the two men turned around with their bikes to get a closer look. The van was parked on the side of the road and looked rather innocent at first glance. But Brandon’s dad still felt uncomfortable with what he’d seen.
Together, they killed their engines and approached the van the rest of the way on foot. They both searched for any trouble or any sign of something wrong.
Trapped and Suffering: A Race Against Time
As they drew closer, a motion in the backseat caught Brandon and his father’s attention. It was hot out. Whatever was inside the vehicle must be dehydrated and possibly suffering from heatstroke. Time was of the essence.
Brandon thought of several horrible scenarios that could explain this situation. No matter what it was in the van, they needed help. He kept pushing forward, his dad right beside him as he moved even closer to the van.
Spotted Something Moving Inside the Car
Brandon had to say this was a rather unusual day. After all, getting a flat tire and stumbling across a strange white van with someone or something inside it under the intense heat.
He approached the van and peered in. As it turned out, what he imagined as the worst-case scenario turned out to not be that far-fetched at all. Something moved around again, catching his eye. From what it could see, it was a dog.
Trying to Find the Dog Owner
Brandon balked at the realization. It was already so hot outside, he couldn’t imagine the heat inside the truck. He and his dad refused to leave until they managed to get the dog out of the car. It was too dangerous to leave it.
Prepping himself, Brandon headed over to talk with the dog’s owner. He wasn’t excited about the prospect, but he couldn’t leave the dog, and the dog wasn’t able to save himself. He just did what hopefully anyone would do.
Was Breaking Into the Car the Right Decision?
Brandon tried to find the owner, but he was nowhere to be seen. Frustrated with the situation, Brandon searched for something to help him break the windows in the white van. He couldn’t think of what else to do and he had to help get the pup out.
If he hesitated, the dog would likely die from the extreme temperature and dehydration. He felt bad about breaking someone’s property, but he really couldn’t see any other way.
The Owner was Nowhere to be Seen
The fact that the owner could be close by only irritated Brandon more. If they’d left the dog in the van in this heat and did nothing to help it, that was worse than being gone. However, Brandon doubted the owner was nearby, or he would have run over and stopped them by now.
Since no one had come, Brandon felt they were alone. Besides, Brandon had already made his decision. He continued towards the van, rock in hand.
“Try to Open the Door First”
Leaning back, Brandon moved to hit the window with all of his strength. Just before he swung, his father shouted, stopping him. He mentioned that they skipped a very important and simple step. Brandon was stunned, he couldn’t believe he’d forgotten that.
Brandon’s father suggested that before they broke the windows, they try simply opening the door first. If one of the doors was unlocked, they could get the pup out of the van without damaging anyone’s property.
Skipping the Obvious
Some situations can send people into a panic, which leads to some simple mistakes. That’s why it’s so important to stay calm and think things through before reacting. The situation with Brandon and his father was a good example of that.
In their rush to save the poor dog, they overlooked such a simple step. And when they checked, the doors were indeed unlocked! They didn’t have to worry about hurting the poor dog or breaking the van to save him.
Getting the Puppy out of the Car
Finally, he opens the door and approaches the puppy. Then, he grabs the puppy out of the hot car. It was an adorable puppy. The little pooch was barely hanging on and was fully exhausted due to the heat inside the car! He gives him water and pets him. Then, he comes up with a plan…
The thirsty puppy couldn’t get enough of that water, it looked like he was trapped in that car for the most part of the day. He was constantly drinking the water out of the bottle.
What’s the Way Forward Now?
Was this all? The door opened, the puppy was out, got rehydrated, and finally was saved. But Brandon knew that this wasn’t the end of the story. Would he give the pup back to his owner? And most importantly, where was he?
Deciding the fate of the puppy in the absence of the owner was something Brandon wouldn’t do. But at the same time, they couldn’t find the owner anywhere near the site. So, it was a confusing situation for them. Finally, Brandon thought of something and he ended up making an important decision…
Couldn’t Leave the Pup There
Brandon knew that he couldn’t leave the little doggy alone. He had been there for quite a while now and the whole situation, from finding the puppy and searching for the owner to breaking into the car and saving its life. He tried to search the owner again.
So, he put it on his bike and decided to take him away from there, somewhere he could find shelter for him. The dog was a Jack Russel and Brandon was determined to find him a home. What happens next is incredible!
Taking the Dog Home
Once Brandon put him on the bike, he was worried about another thing! How would the dog react to the bike when he starts and takes him away on it? What if the pup started to panic? What if he tried to jump off the bike? That would be even more worrisome for the dog.
The biker was amazed to see that Jack Russel didn’t get scared by the motorcycle’s vibrations. It was like the dog had been riding all his life. Nonetheless, Brandon took the dog to his home to give him some delicious food and a clean bath. The dog was finally safe. But that’s not all!
Finding a Worthwhile Shelter for the Dog
For some reason, Brandon couldn’t keep the dog to himself. So, he must find the dog a shelter home. So, he wandered around the community to discover a worthy adoptive place that could wholeheartedly accept the dog. He tried his best to get a good home for the pup.
Brandon was finding it difficult to find an adoptive home for Jack Russel. People don’t usually adopt older dogs. However, something amazing happened during the time that Brandon was trying to find a home for the small doggy.
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