Stray dog discovered on Google Street View, receives medical care and is on her way to finding a loving home.

Hope For Paws is a non-profit rescue organization in Los Angeles, California. It is run by husband-and-wife team Audrey and Eldad Hagar, who have fostered abandoned cats and dogs in their own home for years while helping them find permanent, loving homes.

I first heard of Hope For Paws via YouTube after watching a video about a rescued dog named Sonya. Curiously enough, Sonya’s situation was brought to attention via Google Street View; Good Samaritans Patrick and Jennifer Velasquez discovered Sonya while using Google Maps. They contacted Hope For Paws, having seen one of Eldad Hagar’s previous rescue videos on YouTube.

Video Still © Eldad Hagar, via Youtube.

Sonja was in poor shape; her long, filthy fur was covered in mats, and she had a distinct limp in her hind legs. A local business owner told the Hagars that Sonya had been hanging around for nearly ten years.

Using bits of cheeseburger to coax her out from under a truck, Eldad followed Sonya to a nearby parking lot. Sealing off the entrance, Eldad began the slow process of gentle persuasion; eventually, he was able to pet Sonya, leash her, and even convinced her to get into his car.

Sonya arrived at a local groomer, who shaved her poor mangled coat while Sonya gratefully downed a bowl of fresh water. A veterinary visit revealed that Sonya had several health problems, including tumors and arthritis. According to the doctor, had she remained on her own, living on the streets, Sonya would soon have been completely unable to walk.

After receiving medical treatment, the Hagars found a foster home for. She is currently being treated for her medical problems, which include physical therapy and acupuncture. She is doing well and is incredibly happy.

For more information about Hope For Paws or more heartwarming rescue videos, you can visit their website or visit Eldad’s YouTube channel here.