Mikael Lindnord adopted Arthur the dog after the mutt refused to leave his extreme sports team on a 430-mile journey through the Amazon . Lindnord and the rest of Team Peak Performance brought Arthur back to their native Sweden . Today , Arthur was finally released from quarantine to start his new life with Lindnord and his family . Lindord said : ' I came to Ecuador to win the World Championship . Instead , I got a new friend ' The dogs are now living in an animal shelter where they will be cared for until they can find permanent homes - but not before being given some special training so that when they're ready to go home
Mikael Lindnord adopted Arthur the dog after the mutt refused to leave his extreme sports team on a 430-mile journey through the Amazon . Lindnord and the rest of Team Peak Performance brought Arthur back to their native Sweden . Today , Arthur was finally released from quarantine to start his new life with Lindnord and his family . Lindord said : ' I came to Ecuador to win the World Championship . Instead , I got a new friend ' His wife Helen adds : 'He will be loved by our small family and all of our friends '