I still feel overwhelmed with emotions whenever I look back at that day, it was raining and I had found a lost puppy near the river. In my mind there is an indelible mark of such a little creature struggling for subsistence on grass.
This random meeting would later transform my life and present me with an animal friend who will always remain dear to me.I recall those eyes full of fear and despair which met my own as I looked down at him.
The small body was shaking while his fur seemed stuck together because of mud or other dirt. It became clear to me instantly that saving him was necessary. I fed him and when he ate the food, I saw that he held onto a teddy bear while eating.
Initially, it simply struck me as odd but he clung to it made me realize otherwise. The teddy bear was a symbol of safety, something from a past existence.
The puppy who came to be called Harley by me and the stuffed animal were taken home so that I could research about his previous life. Through the bear it turned out there existed some form of physical communication between this dog’s previous life before it was unexpectedly cut short by death.
Harley’s clinging to it seemed like an SOS call in search of anything familiar after he had been deserted in this world.
He attempted desperately to cling to something known in a world that had no place for him.When I dug deeper into Harley’s past, I found out that he was left by the river to take care of himself.
Anger and sadness still overwhelm me when I think about it. How could anyone desert such a helpless creature? The teddy bear which had always been his companion reminded him sharply of the affection and attention he once received.
I understood that it would not be easy to look after Harley as I began taking up this responsibility. He had some skin ailment on his back and this necessitated regular treatment and care. However, my objective was to offer him another chance at life, loving him and providing the much-needed care he required so much.
The journey was not without its ups and downs. Harley’s skin condition required perpetual vigilance, and there were times I felt overwhelmed by the responsibility.
However, as I stared back at him, I knew it was all worthwhile. Harley was sensible and well-behaved, making him a delight to be with; his appreciation for my care was obvious.But before Harley could get used to his new environment, I got a message from his supposed owner.
However, something about the message seemed off as I read through it. The owner appeared to take no notice of the dog and seemed to be more focused on financial interests than anything else when talking about Harley.
This led me to suspect that Harley had been deserted because of his skin condition in order for the owner to exploit him or her so as he continues to suffer misfortunes.This knowledge only served to strengthen my dedication towards giving Harley a good home where he would feel loved and taken care of every day of his life.
I was certain that it had been just perfect for myself and Harley too. He had given me an insight into why the world still has some goodness left in it.Harley grew up and thrived amidst escapades that saw him exploring his surrounding while also pushing boundaries.
Nonetheless, what made me laugh were his innocence and curiosity, and often he did things that would leave me rolling on the floor with laughter. Nevertheless, Harely’s toughest test came when other dogs tore apart his treasured teddy bear leaving him devastate
This is something I recall in detail – Harley grieving for his bear and me being unable to do anything. Yet when I was comforting him telling him it was going to be all right, then I knew I was much more than just a carer to him.
I had grown to be a mother, responsible for the life of the child inside me, a protector of the child as well as a friend of the child’s mother. I didn’t want to let him go and I cherished the special relationship we had, for sure I would do everything to ensure he was content.
The bear was then fixed and Harley looked so happy when the bear was back with her again. I was overjoyed as I saw him hug his bear tightly and in that I knew that I had an impact in his life.
Nevertheless, I had offered him another opportunity of a lifetime, affection, being loved and having a companion. Looking at my experience with Harley, I am recounting how important and profound love as well as care is.
Being an abandoned dog by the river who is pulled up to find a lovely stroked, independent and cheerful puppy in Harley’s place is the true image of triumphing spirit of man. This is a good lesson to each and every living creature that everyone deserves to be given another opportunity and that love and compassion can help change even one’s black history.
Being around Harley has helped me learn some a lot of important probably all of the social lessons which are; Empathy, Kindness, and Responsibility.
From him, I have learned never to lose faith even in the worst of the circumstances, and the power of love. Every time I look into his eyes I am forcefully realize of Life, about the presence, about happiness and about love.
Dogs have emotions too
A child always cling on to the toys dearest to it and the same goes for a dog. It cling on to anything dearest to it whether it is a toy, something unusual or it’s owner.
The dogs too have emotions and feelings and when someone abandon them, they also feel depressed. They gave their owner their lifetime but in the end they were left by them.
Like I always say, don’t ever do this to you dog. The world can change if we start bringing the change from our own mind and actions. Love is free to give and get.