The author met Sydney, a half German shepherd and half Great Pyrenees, shortly after the loss of their previous dog, Lord Byron. Sydney, an escape artist without an owner, arrived at a shelter just days before their reunion. Initially shy and aloof, Sydney attempted multiple escapes, revealing his troubled past. As time passed, both the author and Sydney went through transformative experiences, particularly in the wake of the Eaton fire, uncovering hidden strengths and bonds between them.
Two days before I met him, I’d put down Lord Byron, my 15-year-old shepherd rescue, after nursing him for a year. I was a wreck.
That day, Sydney rescued me, and I took him home to Altadena.
If Sydney were a human, he might be considered a bit on the spectrum. He’s stealthy, awkward around others and profoundly unaware of his beauty and power.
In the aftermath of the Eaton fire, in an odd way, he would discover it too.
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