A Cry for Help
Leroy was alone and scared, trapped at the bottom of a deep cement hole in Fresno, California. His world was cold, gray, and silent. With no way to escape, all he could do was crane his head upward, hoping for a miracle.
Then, fate stepped in. A photographer exploring the abandoned lot near the trench spotted him. Their eyes met—Leroy’s, filled with silent pleas, and the photographer’s, filled with concern. Without wasting a moment, the photographer called animal control for help.
The Rescue
Help came quickly. Animal control officers arrived, carefully climbing into the hole to lift Leroy to safety. Despite his ordeal, Leroy’s tail wagged as he greeted his rescuers with gentle nuzzles. He wasn’t afraid or angry—just thankful.
Compassion Without Borders Steps In
Compassion Without Borders, a rescue group dedicated to helping animals in need, took Leroy under their care. Everyone who met him was amazed. Despite the trauma he’d endured, Leroy was nothing but kind and loving.
“He was sweet from the very first moment,” said Christi Camblor, the group’s executive director and a veterinarian.
A Foster Family Falls in Love
Christi brought Leroy home to foster him and care for his medical needs. Day by day, Leroy’s personality blossomed. He was playful, snuggly, and full of silly antics that made everyone smile. It didn’t take long for Christi and her husband to realize something special.
“We knew almost instantly we couldn’t let him go,” Christi said.
From Foster to Forever
Just a month after his rescue, Leroy officially became a part of the Camblor family. He wasn’t just a foster dog anymore—he was their dog, their family, and their joy.
Living His Best Life
Today, Leroy’s life is everything a dog could dream of. He spends his days playing with toys, running around with his dog siblings, and basking in the sunshine in his backyard. He even joins his parents for fun photoshoots, his goofy grin lighting up every picture.
“He’s silly, playful, and so full of love,” Christi said. “He’s everything we could have ever wanted.”
A Story of Resilience and Love
Leroy’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of animals and their ability to love, no matter what they’ve been through. For Christi and her husband, adopting Leroy wasn’t just about giving him a second chance—it was about finding a piece of their hearts they didn’t know was missing.
Leroy’s journey from a lonely cement hole to a life filled with love and joy inspires us all. For pet lovers everywhere, his story shows that sometimes, when we save an animal, they end up saving us right back.