ESPAÑOLA, N.M. – The beautiful story of Pancho the heroic dog from Española Humane has made its away around the world and back again.
It started with a home invasion in Española. A teenager broke into a home and stabbed and kicked Pancho. That left him with a gaping neck wound and a slipped disk in his spine.
Pancho’s recovery involved extensive care, including steroids, acupuncture, and laser therapy, ultimately leading to a remarkable recovery. His story went viral after being shared by Mattie Allen from Española Humane, drawing global attention and support.
The story’s widespread impact included live interviews, fan letters from around the world, and significant recognition from the WeRateDogs social media account, which awarded Pancho a rare 15 out of 10 rating. Omaha Steaks even committed to providing him ribeye steaks daily for life. Española Humane celebrated Pancho with parties, custom cakes, and mariachi performances.
The publicity generated by Pancho’s story led to 650 new donors and significant progress toward a $7 million fundraising goal for a new clinic. This increased support aims to expand their free spay/neuter and wellness services. The success story of Pancho has brought renewed hope and momentum to the organization’s mission.
Source: kob.com
