Desperate wild animals are hardwired with fight-or-flight instincts for dealing with threats—it’s a jungle out there, after all. Stray dogs in the hot concrete jungle of LA are no different. They are often terrified of humans, friend or foe. The terror helps them survive on the streets.
It’s also an obstacle for well-meaning helpers like LA resident Eldad Hagar, who saves stray dogs from the streets for a living. He’s not just a dog catcher; he’s also become a social media sensation for video-taping his dog rescues and posting them on YouTube. Millions of viewers have come to know and love the tender rescues Hagar goes out on, sometimes with a friendly partner, confronting snarling, scared dogs, armed with a dog snare, a loving heart, and a video camera.
