It’s 2025, and heartbreakingly, we’re still seeing the worst of humanity when it comes to how some people treat their pets. While most of us see dogs as loyal companions deserving of love and protection, others treat them as disposable.
That was sadly the case for a young pit bull named Taho — who miraculously survived an unthinkable act of cruelty.
However, his life would end in the most tragic way imaginable.
On the night of February 1, back in 2023, deputies from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office were in pursuit of suspects in a stolen truck on Interstate 694 in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
The suspects, wanted in connection with carjackings and gun-related crimes, were speeding the wrong way down the interstate at 60 mph.
As officers gave chase, they saw something white fly out of the vehicle and slam into the pavement. At first, it was unclear what it was.
But when deputies later reviewed dashcam footage, the horrifying truth came to light: the suspects had thrown a puppy from the moving truck.
That puppy was Taho.
Hurled onto the highway
“The suspects still refused to stop and started driving the wrong way on Interstate 694,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post.
At one point, deputies shouted for their team to stay alert, fearing the suspects had a weapon. That’s when the door opened and something was hurled onto the highway, rolling violently into oncoming traffic.
After arresting the suspects, deputies returned to the area but initially couldn’t locate the dog. Given the impact and freezing overnight temperatures, they feared the worst.
But against all odds, Taho was found the next morning.
