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Rez Dog Rescuer Up for International Unsung Hero Award, With a Lift From Mark Miller Subaru

Volunteer in protective gear holding a rescued puppy wrapped in a blanket

A rescuer working to get stray dogs off the Navajo Nation and into homes was nominated for an international Unsung Hero award. Part of that work runs through a chartered plane out of Utah.

Volunteer in protective gear holding a rescued puppy wrapped in a blanket

How the Rescues Work

If the crew sees a dog in critical need on the street, they will pick it up, but in deference to Navajo Nation law they usually pull from existing rescues on the reservation.

Where Mark Miller Subaru Comes In

Sometimes Utah Subaru retailer Mark Miller helps out with a chartered plane, which cuts the trip down to a few hours. A drive that eats an entire day becomes a short flight, and dogs in poor condition get to care faster.

A Long Way From the High Desert

The lush mountains of Park City are a far cry from their high desert homeland, but the rez dogs adjust quickly, McCurtain said. In fact, they usually think they have died and gone to heaven.

Pets Are Part of the Love Promise

Helping pets is one of the pillars of the Subaru Love Promise, and it has been a steady part of what Mark Miller Subaru supports in Utah, from reservation rescue flights to local shelter partnerships.

Visit Mark Miller Subaru

Mark Miller Subaru serves Salt Lake City from our Midtown retailer at 3535 S. State St. and Sandy from our South Towne retailer at 10920 S. State St. Built For Wherever You're Headed.

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