Tiny Pup, Big Hero Trailblazing Chihuahua Led Searchers to Lost Owner
When 85-year-old Barbara Crosby went missing in the California wilderness, no one expected her travel companion, her loyal dog Pancho, would become her savior. Spotted by residents in the area, the adventurous pup led rescuers straight to his owner, navigating a steep embankment that could have spelled disaster. The pair went missing on an early Saturday morning when Barbara, who has dementia, wandered away from her senior living home with the Chihuahua mix. Search and rescue teams immediately began to look for the at-risk adult but saw no sign of her throughout the day. As they were about to pack up for the night, multiple residents reported that they had spotted Pancho in the area. Thanks to details from these glimpses of the would-be hero, rescue crews could pinpoint Pancho’s travel path, which led down a 70-foot steep embankment off the road. After hiking to the bottom, they found him hiding under some brush and followed him to where Barbara lay sleeping nearby.
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Due to the rugged terrain, the team had to utilize a litter and rope system to lift Barbara to safety and promptly take her to a nearby hospital. Though she was no longer in harm’s way, the crews couldn’t stop to celebrate too long. Pancho pulled a hound-ini act and ran off before rescuers could lift him out. Residents spotted the runaway dog the next day, just a short distance away. Dehydrated and exhausted from the ordeal, Pancho was taken to a veterinarian for treatment and is back to his old self. The county sheriff’s office recognized Pancho’s life-saving act in a special thank-you online, stating that his “loyalty and presence near Barbara’s location helped lead us to her, truly the unsung hero of this rescue.” They also thanked the search and rescue crews and the community members who shared their Pancho sightings. This Chihuahua’s keen instincts guided rescuers through tricky terrain, proving heroes come in all sizes. Thankfully, this duo’s adventure ended in tail wags and plenty of treats.
Holiday Treats for Your Dog
• 1 egg • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 2 tbsp molasses INGREDIENTS
Icing: • 3 tbsp low-fat cream cheese • 4 tbsp plain yogurt • Pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup xylitol-free peanut butter • 2 cups ground oats or oat flour
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk egg with cinnamon and molasses. 3. Stir in peanut butter and mix. Then stir in ground oats and mix until combined and uniform. 4. Between sheets of parchment paper, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. 5. Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out treats. 6. Arrange treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes. 7. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for icing. 8. Drizzle icing over cooled dog treats and let set before treating your pup!
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