Roland Hendel fought back tears as he described leaving behind his beloved family dog Odin as raging wildfires approached his home.
As the raging California wildfires encroached upon Roland Handelâs home, he had to make a split-second decision â try to force his dog Odin into the car, or leave him behind.
Odin is one of two great Pyrenees who take turns guarding the familyâs eight goats from coyotes and mountain lions, and he was on duty the night the fires broke out.
âI had my 14-year-old daughter and we had to get out,â Handel said between sobs.
So he opened the gates so the animals could flee, then drove off with his daughter, their three other dogs and two cats all packed into the family car.
âBy the time we were going down the road, you could hear the twisting metal of transmission towers falling and propane tanks exploding,â he said. âIâll never forget it.â
He returned the next day, circumventing roadblocks to get there.
He discovered that his home and everything else on his property was completely destroyed.
Except for Odin, who was there waiting for him â with all eight goats.
The dogs paw pads were burnt and his bright white fur was singed orange.Â
âHe looked small and he was limping. He was lying down a lot. He was clearly exhausted.â
A group of deer had gathered with Odin and the goats, Handel said, perhaps also taking advantage of the brave poochâs protection. The deer scattered when Handel approached.
He believes the dog led the other animals to a clearing at the center of a high outcropping of rocks to avoid contact with the flames.
âIts amazing heâs in such good spirits. He doesnât show signs of being traumatized at all. Heâs just really happy,â Handel said.
âHeâll make a full recovery. Heâs going to be back with his goats.â
Handel is now raising money on YouCaring to rebuild the animalsâ barn and water supply before winter.Â
Well now Iâm crying at my dining room table over a dog and his goats
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