I still think about that day. Winds were blowing and it was snowy. We went to a dense forest for a walk and stayed in a resort. I was enjoying the snowy weather. Suddenly my eyes fell on a dog who was spending his life in such snowy weather with great difficulties. I kept watching him for some time. When I went near the dog, he was tied up in chains. His condition was very serious.
This place is a resort villa in the Forest.
Cold winds were blowing all around and it was snowing. I started feeling a lot of feelings for that dog. I immediately started the process of saving him. I named him Maru.
This story of Maru’s life brought a huge change in my life. After reading this story, it is good that you will also see a change in your life.
A man asked us for help urgently. And he sent us the location of this place. This place is a resort villa in the forest. A place for the rich only. When I arrived, it was starting to snow. And the snow got heavier and heavier.
Heavy rain and flash flood
But it was wet and too small for him. There were 2 empty bowls inside the bin. Make sure someone comes over to feed him. I would find his owner soon. He lay there gloomily and trembling. The dog was curious about my appearance.
I saw a drainage ditch behind. It was steep and dangerous for the dog. What if there is a heavy rain and flash flood? After a while, he decided to come out of the hut. And then I realized he was chained. The short rope was only about 1m long.
It did not allow the dog to go too far. And this dog is very hungry too. He was happy when I gave him pieces of cake. I wonder who chained the dog here. Who brought this suffering to the dog? It turns out the dog is the guard dog of this area.
You know, this dog is 14 years old. He was chained in this place for 14 years. He was in that plastic bin for 14 years. And there won’t be enough room when he grows up. 14 years is almost a dog’s entire life. How much time does he have left with us?
What is the opposite of wealth and luxury? Do the rich and free notice him? It is difficult to describe his joy at that moment. He knew that he was free. When I left there, it was snowing heavily. It’s hard to imagine what he endured for 14 years.
The scorching sun and the cold. This place is a resort for the rich. And this place does not belong to us. As soon as he arrived, he drank water. His hair was long, dirty and matted. This old dog gave off a very unpleasant smell.
He has been neglected in the woods for too long. I can’t even imagine how deep his loneliness was. The 3 of us worked together to shave his hair. He was happy to let us help him. His hair was incredibly thick. There were a lot of ticks and fleas on his body. Most of his teeth have fallen out.
Little by little, the shaggy hair is trimmed away. It took the three of us 2 hours to trim his hair. And the hair weighs up to 6.6 pounds (3 kg). He was very hungry and ate in a hurry. It was as if he had never eaten so well before. “What is this soft thing?” he pressed down. Everything is so soft, warm and cosy. He looked at me as if to ask me about them. For the past 14 years, he has never had them.
I cried when he was lying here. The feeling inside me was hard to describe. For the first time in his life, he had a mattress. And this experience was too late for him. I wish I had found him sooner. He often sits pensively like that. That’s how he counts the time passing by. Dogs are supposed to be running around. But with a rope over 1m long, what can he do? Sit, lie down and watch everything silently.
He and I tried playing some games together. He enjoyed those games very much. For the first time in his life, he got to play. Look at his happy glowing face. His soul was like a puppy. He was diagnosed with stage 2 heartworm.
I will need to stay in the vet to treat him. Besides, he needs to gain another 5kg. That’s the right weight for a dog like him. He was always smiling and happy. For the first time, he felt love and care. He will cry and look for me if he doesn’t find me. He was afraid of going back to his old life. Just seeing us was enough to reassure him. It would be better to give him heart surgery.
But he is too old for such surgery. It’s better to give him a full life. After a while, he was discharged from the vet. Maru started a new life with us and a new life was a dream to him. He adapts to everything quickly. He is now big and strong and this new journey has just begun.
Conclusion: The story of a dog’s struggle for life
Maru’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience and the transformative impact of compassion. After enduring 14 years of neglect, Maru found hope and happiness through the kindness of strangers. This tale highlights the stark contrast between wealth and neglect, urging us to look beyond material prosperity and recognize the silent suffering around us.
Maru’s newfound joy and strength are testaments to the healing power of love and care. His journey inspires us to be vigilant and compassionate, ensuring that no creature is left to suffer unnoticed. In helping Maru, lives were changed—his, and those who came to his rescue.