South Dakota Dog Walks 8km Overnight for Burrito

Max, a four-year-old Great Pyrenees from Langford, South Dakota, became an internet sensation after slipping out of his home late at night to make an 8km (approximately five-mile) trek to a local convenience store where he had previously been treated to a breakfast burrito. Despite arriving hours before the store opened, Max patiently waited outside for five hours before continuing to the home of his owner's daughter's boyfriend, a place he had never visited but likely found by scent. His journey, tracked via GPS collars, revealed he took a direct route across fields, cutting down the distance compared to driving routes. Following this nocturnal adventure, Max's owners now prepare homemade breakfast burritos daily to prevent further solo expeditions. The story highlights the Great Pyrenees breed's strong tracking abilities and food motivation, which drove Max's remarkable night journey. Max’s safe return and the family’s response underscore the bond between pets and their owners and the lengths animals will go to for favorite treats.