A stray dog unexpectedly showed up at the parking lot of a Hyatt hotel in Texas, catching the attention of both staff and guests with his lonely demeanor.
Feeling the warmth of their kindness, the dog began visiting the parking lot every night, seeking the comfort of human interaction.
The hotel community embraced him wholeheartedly, providing him with food and showering him with affection.
Though his past remained a mystery, one thing was clear: he longed for companionship and an abundance of love.
Capturing the Dog
Hotel guests made sure their furry visitor dined like royalty, offering him gourmet meals.
“They were coming back from their restaurants with — I’m not lying to you — gourmet meals, like steak … a whole pork chop and fajitas,” shared Jodi Leslie, the director of community outreach at Three Little Pitties Rescue, in an interview with The Dodo.
The dog showed his gratitude through his trust and gentle demeanor.
One day, a woman staying at the hotel noticed the dog wandering around the parking lot. Recognizing him as a stray, she took to Facebook, appealing for help.
Her post reached Three Little Pitties Rescue, a Houston-based non-profit organization. Learning that the dog had been living in the parking lot for two months, the rescue team acted swiftly to bring him to safety.
The team successfully trapped the dog, and one of their staff members brought him to her home as a foster.
However, adjusting to life indoors proved challenging for the stray. The unfamiliar environment made him restless, and he yearned for the streets he once roamed.
The next day, the pup disappeared without a trace.
His foster mom searched tirelessly but couldn’t find him.
“He was gone for three days. She couldn’t find him anywhere. He was nowhere to be seen,” Leslie said.
The Pup’s New Beginning
Just as hope was dwindling, the pup miraculously reappeared at the hotel parking lot, eight miles from his foster home.
No one could fathom how he managed to make the journey in just three days, but the sight of him brought immense relief and joy.
Determined to secure his safety, the rescuers enlisted professional trappers who successfully captured him again.
Jodi Leslie, the director at Three Little Pitties Rescue, decided to foster the pup herself. She named him Hyatt, a tribute to the hotel where his rescue story began.
Although Hyatt’s friends at the hotel were saddened to say goodbye, they knew he deserved a fresh start and a loving home.
Adjusting to his foster home wasn’t easy for Hyatt. He was anxious and uncertain, likely having never experienced a true home or family before.
Leslie, understanding his struggles, gave him time to decompress and showered him with care and affection.
Hyatt was introduced to Leslie’s own dogs, who became his guides in learning how to be a pet.
Bit by bit, Hyatt grew more comfortable in his new surroundings.
Though still a bit timid, Hyatt’s progress has been remarkable, thanks to the love and patience he has received.
Now, he enjoys jumping on Leslie’s bed and seeking out cuddles, a clear sign of his growing trust and comfort.
Hyatt is ready to embark on the next chapter of his life with a forever family. He dreams of finding kind and patient parents, along with doggy siblings to play with and share his newfound joy.
