Man Lived Alone In Woods For 16 Years With Pack Of Dogs

Today's video (posted below) is a both heart-warming — and perhaps a little sad.

Taken from a TV news program, the announcer begins , "A mysterious mountain man who lived for years alone deep in the heart of a Tennessee forest, his only companionship, a loyal pack of dogs he considered to be family...."

The report goes on to indicate the man named Tony, had lived by himself for 16 years in Natchez Trace State Park, and cared for his faithful pack of dogs, while they in turn kept him company and "were the only family he knew and loved."

At the time of this news report, Tony's pack included 31 dogs.

Screen Capture From The Video Below:  Tony Surrounded By A Few Of His Dogs

A reporter states that the dogs would all "come deep out of the woods, from all directions" when Tony called for them — and video shows them excitedly surrounding him.

Tony and his pack survived through "hot summers and frigid winters," as they kept each other safe and warm.

Tony With One Of His Dogs

Tony's health began failing, and so people were trying to help him "come in from the wild" — and Tony finally agreed — but only if each of his companions were given new homes.

So the report shows Tony and workers rounding up his pack in preparation for their new lives.

When interviewed, an animal rescue worker says that the dogs were "more social than most of their other cases," adding, "nearly 100% of these dogs are very sweet and want human contact."

A glowing testament to Tony's good care for them.


Tony was happy to finally let his friends find new loving homes and leave the forest himself — and in celebration he painted his face and exuberantly howled with his pack one last time as he gathered them together.

The report concludes that many of Tony's pups have already been adopted out to loving families — and happily Tony is reportedly doing well — has a roof over his head — and is recovering physically.

It's a feel good story — and a much needed antidote to much of today's news.

Enjoy!




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