ABC 7 News in Los Angeles reported this story about a dog's loyalty in watching over his parents - even after they died in a car crash. - It will bring a tear to your eyes... and at least it has a happy ending for the little dog.
Many
Eyewitness News viewers have asked us what happened to "Harley", the
little dog that survived a deadly car crash on the 118 freeway.
Harley never left the side of the two occupants of the crumpled car until emergency crews arrived. They were both pronounced dead at the scene, leaving Harley without an owner.
"He's a sweet dog, loving, kind, and we're just honored to be able to do this for Gwen," Taffet said.
Gwen Bolden-Smith was Harley's owner. She and her friend Diijon Bishop were killed when his car went off the 118 Freeway and landed in a concrete riverbed down below. The car was crushed beyond recognition.
Somehow, Harley survived uninjured and stayed with his owner's body until emergency crews arrived.
Bolden-Smith was a personal trainer and a life coach. "She
was always giving you the best that Gwen had to give you. Always
uplifting, telling you how beautiful you are, what you have to bring to
life," Taffet said.
After the accident, Harley spent three days at an animal shelter. Taffet says he appeared to be in mourning, but now that Harley feels right at home, his tail is wagging once again.
"I'm honored to be able to take Harley and love him, hopefully, as much as she did," Taffet said.
The California Highway Patrol says Bishop made an unsafe turning maneuver for reasons unknown. The accident remains under investigation.
Harley never left the side of the two occupants of the crumpled car until emergency crews arrived. They were both pronounced dead at the scene, leaving Harley without an owner.
CHATSWORTH, LOS ANGELES (KABC) --
Where Rhonda Taffet goes, Harley follows. The Maltese-Terrier mix is
adjusting to his new caretaker, his new surroundings and three
Chihuahua playmates. "He's a sweet dog, loving, kind, and we're just honored to be able to do this for Gwen," Taffet said.
Gwen Bolden-Smith was Harley's owner. She and her friend Diijon Bishop were killed when his car went off the 118 Freeway and landed in a concrete riverbed down below. The car was crushed beyond recognition.
Somehow, Harley survived uninjured and stayed with his owner's body until emergency crews arrived.
After the accident, Harley spent three days at an animal shelter. Taffet says he appeared to be in mourning, but now that Harley feels right at home, his tail is wagging once again.
"I'm honored to be able to take Harley and love him, hopefully, as much as she did," Taffet said.
The California Highway Patrol says Bishop made an unsafe turning maneuver for reasons unknown. The accident remains under investigation.
