Ham Solo, dog abandoned in rain, finds new home [Video]

WASHINGTON — On a stormy day near the Kenilworth Rec Center on Jay Street NE earlier this month, a heartbreaking sight greeted someone walking by — a dog, tied to a post, and left all alone in the rain. 

That sweet dog, now known as Ham Solo, had no one by his side, no shelter from the weather, and no idea what would happen next. But thanks to a compassionate individual who shared his story on Reddit, Ham Solo’s rescue was set in motion.

His name, “Ham Solo,” is a playful twist on the beloved Star Wars character Han Solo. But unlike the galactic adventurer, this Ham Solo’s journey is one of survival and hope. Abandoned and left in the rain, he has shown incredible resilience …