A dog’s love and loyalty know no bounds, whether it is to their family or their pack. Once they have formed a bond, they are faithful to the end. A stray dog in South Africa has perfectly exemplified this.
This heartwarming story of friendship and allegiance has gone viral in their region and caught the sympathy of a lot of people.
Accident
It all started when two stray dogs wandered near a railway line just outside the city of Durban. A train passed, and one of the dogs got hit. Some people saw what happened and called the local SPCA.
When one of their officers arrived, he saw one dog severely injured and another one sitting beside her. Witnesses said that the dog refused to leave his friend’s side. Not only that, the loyal pooch made sure that his pal had something to eat.
Security officers near the area said that they saw the dog went around and scavenged for food. When he found some, he brought it back to the injured dog. He then would lick the other dog’s face trying to give her some comfort.
Even when the rescuers carried the wounded pup, her friend was right behind them, seemingly making sure that she was okay. Both of them were taken to a shelter.
Unfortunately, the dog’s injuries were so severe that the vets had no choice but to put her to sleep.
Online sensation
The shelter staff was so moved by the bond between the two dogs that they featured their story and pictures on their Facebook page. Many people liked and shared their posts, most of whom gave positive comments.
The dog, which they named Hero, became an online sensation. His newfound fame paved the way for his forever family. A lot of applications for his adoption came pouring in. In the end, they chose a loving family that vowed to care for Hero forever.
Source: SPCA Durban via Facebook