There once lived a dog who led a life that no dog deserves. He spent nearly a decade alone on the streets of Los Angeles, taking care of himself. Over the years, Solo grew sick and aged to the point where he couldn’t keep up with other dogs, as reported by ilovemydogsomuch.
Eventually, he became so exhausted and weak that he couldn’t walk anymore and collapsed on a woman’s porch. When she found him, she called him Solovino (which means “he came alone” in Spanish) and immediately reached out to Rocket Dog Rescue for help.
The rescue took Solo to San Francisco, where he found a foster home. Unfortunately, Solo was adopted multiple times but always ended up back at the rescue for reasons beyond his control.
Until one day, Carol Messina saw a picture of Solo online and instantly knew she had to rescue him.
“When I met him and saw how sad he was, I knew he would stay with me forever, no matter what,” Messina told The Dodo.
Due to Solo’s past, he was very timid and didn’t fully trust people. His interaction with people was atypical, and he would retreat anytime someone tried to pet him.
However, Messina soon discovered that this behavior was not just a trust issue but primarily an issue with his hearing. Solo’s hearing was much worse than initially thought, and he was practically deaf. This explained why he would retreat when someone touched him; he simply couldn’t hear people approaching.
Furthermore, his teeth were in terrible condition and causing significant discomfort. Fortunately, Messina arranged for the necessary dental surgery to address the dental problems, and after recovery, Solo transformed into a completely different dog! It was evident that the pain was affecting his behavior, and now he could finally enjoy a happier and more comfortable life.
