Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Beautiful Stray


--by FreeSpirit11, posted Jul 6, 2012

My personality has always been geared towards animals. I love everything about them, from their healing qualities, to their rambunctious nature. I feel like animals are to be revered and respected, never abused. Today, this belief really showed!

I went out for a simple stroll to my library, when I spotted a dog! The dog looked like a rust colored German Shepard, and I, being an animal lover, approached it.

I noticed it had a collar, but no leash, and no one was even around it! I tried asking multiple people around the dog if it belonged to them, but everyone said no. I felt so bad, and didn't know what to do. She was so friendly and sweet that I felt guilty about just leaving her there.

Then, what do you know? She starts following me! I couldn't help but giggle at that, seeing how she must have bonded with me. I was the only one who showed any interest in her, petting her, talking to her, walking with her. So, together, we walked towards the library. I finally got a chance to call the number on her collar, but no one picked up! I was so worried about this animal, and I was determined to not just leave it lying around. I planned to head to a pet store or any store at all and use their phone to call the number on the collar.

However, before I even got to a store, a car pulled up in front of me with a father and two kids. Turns out that she was their dog, and had gotten loose when the little boy opening their fence! They were so relieved to find her, and thanked me non-stop. I was relieved too! I've never been so happy to see a stranger's car pull up in front of me! The dog instantly hopped into the car and I said goodbye to it.

I felt such a feeling of accomplishment afterwards, knowing I had bonded with an animal in need, and helped make sure it got to its rightful owners.

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Costaki wrote: Having been in that family's predicament a few times when my dog got away from us, i am certain they were comforted by the fact that their family member was safe and not stressed out as much as it could have been. Like us they will probably recount the story for years to come about your goodness - even after their pet passes as ours has. God bless you for your merciful kindness.
heavensto wrote: Years ago my six month old puppy followed my friend to the bus stop one day. When she arrived home she called me and said that after she got on the bus the puppy just wandered away. I cried all night worrying about puppy. In the morning i called the animal control dept. A very nice lady had called them explaining that she had found puppy and kept her for me. I was so relieved and grateful. Surely, the family in your story feels the same way!
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: How nice of you to try like you did to find the family of the dog. Kindness to animals is a wonderful thing too so have fun helping them like you do! :)
moral12 wrote: "Cats, Dogs, Birds, or, Snakes, I'll be there"....and, don't forget about the turtles! ;)
Bless you for caring about the dog and other animals.
princessliz wrote: Oh wow! That's such a lovely thing you did. I agree, if that's where your heart is, go for it! They obviously love you :)
You also brought me back to when I contacted our local animal shelter-made mostly of volunteers I think, we had such a task to find a sick dog I noticed on the streets [which is very common, but this one was really ill] to get some help for it. We woke several mornings very early, just to find it. On an off contacting each other via email, making rounds about the town to help the poor sick dog. Unfortunately, we never found it. I don't think it had any owners either. At least now, I know who to contact when something like this happens so help can come sooner. She was so kind and willing to help. Also, the she mentioned a vet who would also help. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm just glad the owners found the dog, and you kept it safe. :) Much agape! [hugs]
princessliz wrote: lol @ moral12 turtles are awesome! :)
I've always wanted some sort of exotic animal as pet.
Like a talking parrot, lion cubs, or at least in some way experience them-besides pictures or the zoo/circus. Mabe even swim with sharks [yikes!] However, so exciting. They're beautiful. :)
Have a good day ^_^
http://www.allfromweb.net/img/nature/exotic_pets/exotic_pets_18.jpg
Bluebell wrote: Animal kingdom I will be there LOL :-) kindness to all beings is the way forward. Love and Light, Bluebell

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