Update on Hero Dog

[Nothing To Do With Doodles]

This is the update on the Black Lab.  I agree with the man who wanted to adopt her.  The family did not come forward until it was in the news.  Why were they not going to every shelter in the area, or calling around looking for her?  It sounds like there will be an investigation before they return her.

BALDWIN PARK, Calif. (KABC) -- The owners of a loyal Labrador that braved traffic in La Puente to stay by another dog's side have come forward, authorities said.

The black Labrador made national headlines after she was seen in video footagestanding guard over a fallen yellow Labrador on a busy street in La Puente last Wednesday.

A passing Good Samaritan, Eric Reynaga, saw the scene on Hacienda Boulevard and placed cones around the dogs. Reynaga also took photos and video of the brave dog. Lynn Clements said he witnessed Grace's heroic effort.

"She wouldn't leave the dog. She wouldn't leave it. It was amazing," he said.

Animal control officials named the black Lab Grace for her heroic effort. They say numerous people were hoping to adopt her at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, including the Good Samaritan.

But on Monday afternoon, officials said the rightful owners of the dog stepped forward to claim her. Animal control officials say the dog quickly responded to her owners, who call her Maggie.

"Just went absolutely berserk when she saw mom and dad today in the vet division," said Aaron Reyes of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.

Officials say the owners also had pictures of Maggie, and they knew distinct markings on the animal that only the owners would know. Officials say before releasing the dog to the owners, they will inspect their home.

The owners will be issued citations for having an unregistered dog and for allowing the animal to run loose. They are expected to pick up their dog on Tuesday.

Reynaga said he was disappointed that he wouldn't be taking the black Lab home after all.

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"I just see that after five days of no one stepping up for the dog ... all of a sudden, the rightful owners show up, so it's just a little sketchy to me," he said.

Animal control officials say they do not know who owned the yellow Lab that was struck and killed.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Well, I DO feel bad for the good samaritan. I'm happy the dog found her family, but I really hope they follow through with the house inspection to make sure she's not going to a good place. I hope they care for her better after this!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It seems to me that both dogs were probably owned by the same people. Since Maggie was not registered and they didn't know who owned her, it would make sense that it was the same with the other dog. I also doubt Maggie would have had that kind of devotion to a dog she didn't know well. Of course they aren't going to claim the yellow Lab, they might have to pay something.

Very sad. I hope they start taking better care of her, but I wish she were going to the man who wanted to adopt her.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I agree.  Wish she was going to the man :(

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

AWWW...How sweet.  I am so sad for the man!  Not fair!

[Pat and Traveler]

Such a touching story!  I have mixed feelings--she was so glad to see her mom and dad that I'm glad she got to go home with them.  She is obviously a very loyal animal.