01/29/2026
I feel grateful to have been able to groom this little one. I encourage you to read his rescue story, which showcases the compassion of wonderful pet parents.
Gizzamo's story
On December 4th, 2023, as I was heading back from Louisville in my semi, I thought that I noticed a small black dog in the median of interstate 71 at mile marker 68 in Kentucky, but I was unsure if it were a dog or if it were debris? I had the thought of hearing once that when a dog is "dumped off", that they often remain close to that spot. I made up my mind that the following day if I would see what I thought was a dog, that I would stop my semi. On my way back the next morning, I looked in the same area, and there he was. I pulled over immediately, ran across the interstate to him. It was 35° and raining, as I came up to him, he looked up at me frightened yet frozen in place. I reached out to pick him up, he gave a "scream" at 1st. I tucked him under my arms and ran back across the interstate to my semi. I held him and attempted to comfort him. After a while he laid down on the seat and fell asleep, but he kept waking up to look at me. All that I could think of was how many thousands of of other people drove past him and did not stop. I could not understand why someone would "dump" him off?After work, I brought him to our local vet, they were shocked that he was still alive! He did not have any tag implant or any other identifying indicators. He had a serious case of arthritis in his right leg and was malnutrited. He came home to my wife and our other dog Maggie May. He soon became known as Gizzamo Ezra and quickly secured himself as a loving and very much loved member of our pack! He has been such a wonderful addition and has brought soo much joy to our home. Gizzamo loves everyone and never meets a stranger. His life is full of love, play, treats and warmth.
