Man Spots Odd Shape On Cliff Before Realizing The Urgent Truth

Dave Wright's heart sank when he was told what had happened in October 2019. It was a normal day in Twin Falls County, Idaho, when a group of locals strolling through Snake River Canyon spotted something high up on a cliff that caused them to stop in their tracks.

There was a curious white blur, at first too distant to make out distinctly. When the onlookers approached further, they couldn't believe what they had discovered. There was an animal trapped on the rugged terrain!

Surveying the rock face, the locals figured there was no way the animal could've climbed up the cliff by itself. They concluded that it must have survived a steep fall from the top of the mountain. It was a miracle it was still alive.

The men knew they had to help, but the task at hand looked daunting. The cliff was not only high and steep, but it was also full of loose rocks and crumbling dirt that could prove dangerous even for seasoned climbers.

They called a few animal rescue organizations, begging each to come and save the animal in peril; after all, so many rescuers weren't afraid to brave much worse than a steep cliff face. But the responses they received shocked them.

Unbelievably, the team of good Samaritans received rejection after rejection from the groups they called. Apparently, the mission to save the animal stuck on the cliff was simply too risky to attempt!

Finally, they found one special organization that was willing to navigate the tough terrain: The volunteer nonprofit Friends Furever Animal Rescue had professionals it could deploy to complete the risky venture.

Richard Jensen, an ace rock climber, and Dave Wright, an expert researcher and founder of Friends Furever Animal Rescue, were the men for the job. There couldn't have been a better pair for the mission. But they would need every ounce of their talent to make it up the cliff face.

In order to figure out the exact escape route they needed to take, the men employed a special drone to survey the area. Once that was done, they prepared to make their ascent to the mystery animal.

Dave and Richard slowly began to climb the cliff, making sure to take all the right steps so as not to fall. Finally, it became clear who they were trying to rescue — a big, fluffy, white dog.

Before beginning the precarious job of bringing the dog back down, the two sat with him for a while to make sure he was comfortable. They also fed him water and pieces of an energy bar. Soon, it was time to descend.

On their way down, the two men had to pass the pup back and forth frequently in order to ensure his safety — talk about a high-stakes game of catch! Needless to say, getting down was a lot more difficult than the journey up had been.

Dave and Richard breathed a sigh of relief as they reached the bottom of the mountain with the dog safely in tow. However, there was still more to be done...

The dog, whom they fittingly named Clifford, had been stuck on the cliff for at least five days. He was in poor shape — malnourished as well as covered in fleas and dirt.

Luckily, Windswept Kennels was generous enough to take him in. They gave him a full-body cleaning and even got rid of all his nasty fleas. He still needed medical attention, though.

After the kennel, Clifford was sent to a vet who examined him and came to some sad conclusions. Poor Cliff was all "banged up" and covered in infected sores. His time on the mountain had truly been hard on the dog. However, treatment wasn't free...

Furever Friends reached out to the public, asking for donations to help take care of Clifford. They needed assistance in financing his vet bills and other costs. Thankfully, people were happy to help.

There was one last issue though. Since no one had claimed Clifford, he still needed a new home and a caring family to live with. The organization made it be known that the incredibly resilient dog was up for adoption. His chances were good, as they knew dogs found under unusual circumstances often helped melt people's hearts.

There was the case in Washington D.C., where a pup with an unusual accessory managed to flag down some help. Kristofer Goldsmith assumed it would be just another mundane day. In 2019, he hopped in his electric blue pickup truck in hopes of carrying on his merry way to work. And his drive was just like any other... at first.

But the Army veteran and founder of High Ground Veterans was stopped in his tracks when he saw a small animal scamper past his vehicle. Oddly, the animal appeared to be wearing clothes. It was a sight that bewildered him.

Kris pulled over and slammed his truck into park, his eyes not leaving what turned out to be a disoriented little dog. Upon approaching the pup, it was clear the furball was nervous, but nevertheless interested in Kris' help. Based on what he was wearing, the poor animal clearly couldn't be a stray.

He was, for some reason, wearing powder-blue pajamas. A confused Kris picked up the pooch, who turned out to be a docile angel, and brought him to the safety of his truck. The two stared at each other for a moment before Kris whipped up a makeshift leash for the camel-colored dog out of parachute cord.

Hoping to find the dog's owner, Kris let the dog lead the way on an hours-long, aimless walk. “We probably walked a mile in circles," Kris said. "He didn’t seem to recognize any house or make any attempt to run up on anyone’s front porch.”

After a failed mission, they headed back to Kris' truck. When the dog, now more comfortable, nuzzled up to his hero, Kris knew he had no choice but to take the dog to work. He couldn't deny he was looking forward to having an office buddy.

Before taking the dog into the office, Kris called the number on the dog’s rabies vaccine tag to see if he could obtain any information on who the lonely mutt belonged to. He found out that the mongrel was just eight months old and adorably named Frosting.

Though the company promised it would contact Frosting's owner, it simply couldn't give Kris any confidential information. So all the duo could then do was wait... and tweet. Kris thought that perhaps the internet could help locate Frosting's owner.

A cocky Kris was nearly positive that he'd get a speedy Twitter response to his explanatory tweet, but alas, nothing. He wrote that he'd hold the dog until noon, when nearby animal shelters opened their doors. Until then, Frosting would spend the day in Kris' office.

Soon enough, Kris realized that Frosting was a very good boy, but a clingy good boy. He wouldn't allow any space between him and Kris, always ecstatically sprawling out on his feet or his lap, which made work sort of difficult.

“I tried to use my standing desk and he would stand up and put his paws on me," Kris said of his new buddy. As it turned out, he and his wife had coincidentally planned to adopt a dog just a month later.

“We were looking for a small dog, a dachshund, who would be easy to travel with,” Kris said. So as he started thinking about the possibility of nobody coming to claim sweet little Frosting, the more he liked the idea.

At the time, Kris was staying at a summer rental property that was strict about its "no dogs" policy, so Frosting had to spend that first night at Kris' friend's house. Frosting (understandably) did not enjoy being ripped away from his new adopted dad.

“This dog is very, very, very bonded with me," Kris explained. "As soon as I left, he was glued to the window, looking to see where I went. And in the morning, he was super excited to see me.” Frosting surely didn't understand Kris would only be gone for a measly few hours.

Still, Kris had to admit that Frosting's separation anxiety was cute, and that he too missed the pooch that night. Considering their newfound connection, there's no doubt that Kris was more than elated when a week passed without anyone claiming poor Frosting.

“My wife is already attached to the dog. She might die of a broken heart if we couldn't keep him," said Kristofer. Though he joked about his smitten spouse, he couldn't imagine letting go of his new friend. He dreaded having to return the pooch.

The curious case of Frosting was a bizarre one. Where were his owners? Why hadn't anyone contacted Kris? Why was Frosting wearing suspiciously clean pajamas when Kris found him? Though there were questions, Kris no longer cared about the answers.

“He’s nice, quiet and well-behaved. Seems like he'll be the perfect office dog,” Kris happily said. It looked like the Takoma resident and his giddy wife were set on adopting the pupper who seemingly appeared out of thin air.

They felt that the name "Frosting" was still a good fit for the doggo, especially considering the good boy was nearly sweet enough to eat. Together, Kris and his wife bought Frosting a new tag to commemorate his gleeful homecoming.

Kris knew the strange encounter with Frosting was a gift, and fate must've had something to do with it. He and his wife never had to go pick out a dog, because, in reality, Frosting picked them. Still, Kris knew there is always the chance that Frosting's original owners come out of the woodwork.