Never Underestimate The Power Of Kindness

--by happygnome1, posted Jan 8, 2008

As I picked-up my daughter from school, we saw a small puppy who had fallen in a long ditch in the middle of the street. We knocked on some doors and people in the area said they had heard a dog crying for the past 4 days. We bought some chicken and tossed it to him, the doggy ate it voraciously.

There were some rough and serious men digging the street across to replace some water tubes. We didn’t think they would stop their work to help but we told them that we would pay them something if they helped. They actually spent about an hour and a half running back and forth the long 7 block ditch trying to catch it, until the doggy got tired and they were able to catch it. It was so afraid that it bit one of them.

A man watching from outside said to me “Boy lady this IS going to cost you!!”. But, believe it or not, even though they had spent their working time chasing after the pup, none of them wanted to accept any money, they were happy they were able to get it out, so we bought them some refreshments as thanks and took the puppy home. We have now found him a good and loving home (because we already have a zoo at home) and we now also have new friends, the next day the workers waved at us and asked after the puppy. Never underestimate the power of kindness.

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Posted by happygnome1
Jan 8, 2008
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katlampi wrote: AWWWW :) Good for you for helping that poor puppy. It's kinda sad that the neighbors had all heard the puppy for days and not done anything. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!

perseverance wrote: what a great one that was It shows your concern and care for them.In many families they are more than the children and there is a saying that the dog loves you more than itself and you have done it the way it should be done Kudos to you

mitu915 wrote: i totally dig(LOL!!) this story! Thanks for sharing!!!!! :)

brighteyes wrote: AWWW....WHAT A LUCKY DOG TO HAVE CROSSED PATHS WITH YOU....GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVING, COMPASSIONATE HEART!

AURELIA wrote: Thank you for caring enough to look for help for that puppy. I am so happy he has a nice home now. It's nice to know that strangers bonded together and helped and NOW you can consider each other "friends". God Bless you for seeing the need and getting the job done. :)~AURELIA

Nickgrand wrote: I am a BIG time dog lover .Thanks for helping a dog out :) that is great!!!

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