Seven dogs in China had an adventure straight out of a movie. Stolen and headed for slaughter, they escaped from the truck. They covered 17 km, sticking together.
An Incredible Escape in Jilin
In northeastern China, in Jilin Province, seven village dogs from one village got into trouble. Thieves took them from three different homes and loaded them into a truck heading to a dog meat shop.
The dogs jumped out of the cage while the truck was driving along the Changshuang Expressway. A video of their trek along the road went viral on YouTube and social media.
Meet the Brave Pack
The seven dogs, which had been stolen from their owners, became an internet sensation after they escaped their captors and made it home
This group, led by a corgi, is believed to have covered together about 17 km, traveling along highways and across fields
The group was a colorful mix of breeds. Here they are:
- Corgi – the pack leader, always out front.
- German Shepherd – injured, but protected by the others.
- Golden retriever and Labradors – strong support.
- Pekingese – the smallest, but fearless.
The corgi led like a captain, turning around to check on her companions. It resembles a pack of wolves in an urban jungle.
Two Days of Heroic Travel
The dogs marched for two days along highways and across fields. They avoided speeding cars by keeping to the side of the road.
Netizens followed them thanks to the footage. Volunteers from rescue organizations used drones to locate the pack on March 16.
By March 19, the dogs had reached near home. Veterinary examinations showed only minor injuries – a miracle!
A Happy Ending and a Lesson
The owners got their pets back in good health. They expressed relief that the dogs had avoided the slaughterhouse.
