Last weekend we had the pleasure of taking a very special dog on a hike. Jake was rescued by Big Dawg Rescue this summer from an animal shelter in Tracy. Unfortunately, due to the major impact of the housing market crash in the Tracy area, many home owners can no longer care for their animals.This has caused a huge increase in the amount of dogs and cats in local shelters and has also increased the need for more foster volunteers. I had the absolute pleasure of fostering Jake for a few weeks and then found him in a loving home in Pleasanton. Jake's new forever home has welcomed him with open arms, but their son Christopher especially has formed a strong bond with him. Christopher joined us on a lovely hike in the Pleasanton Foothills.
Helping a family adopt such a wonderful dog into the family has been an incredibly inspiring experience! We hope many more people will open their doors and hearts to help dogs in need.
DAILY STATS:
Time: 1.0 hr | Distance: 2.0 miles
Location & Trails: Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
