Stories of Kindness from Around the World

The Man with his Dog at the Street Corner


--by splain, posted Jun 24, 2017
We had to go into town yesterday to get a new cooking fry pan. It is windy and cold here. As we walked towards the coffee shop noticed a man and his beautiful big dog, sitting in the corner of the walkway. Of course we stopped and chatted to him about life and his dog. Sad story of dog being kept as bait for fighting dogs. He told us how he rescued him and the vet treated all his bites. Heartbreaking. This is his best friend.

So we gave him all our change and then asked him if he wanted a cup of coffee. We went inside and the staff took him out the coffee and cake. I kept thinking about what I take for granted in my life and at that moment was so grateful for what I have and that I can give to others.It dawned on me that that could have been me.
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Readers Comments

GigiSky wrote: Your kindness is a beautiful gift in a world that looks the other way too often when they see suffering. Thank you.
compassion777 wrote: Wow, thank you for this
Mish wrote: I often have said, there but for the grace.........❤️
1sher wrote: amen- grateful for the presence
Rajni wrote: Only compassionate heart can do this. Thanks for inspiring share.
kiwicat wrote: I lve that phrase "there but for the Grace of God go I" it is humblng and grounding. Thank you for your time to listen to this mans story and treat him with compassion x x x
mindyjourney wrote: Many thanks for you and your husband's kind heart ❤️. Blessings for this dear man and his dog :)
John74 wrote: That is beautiful!! Thank you!!!
kjoyw wrote: Such kindness!
leoladyc728 wrote: you and your husband did such a lovely thing and so did this man rescuing his dog.

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