Saving a pet in danger is no walk in the park. More often than not, our attempts to help a stray cat or dog in a tough situation may not be successful due to lack of skill or knowledge.
Fortunately, there are anonymous heroes who can face and overcome life’s difficulties, leaving a lasting impact. In fact, these unsung heroes not only exist but, as our history proves, we all have one within ourselves, we just may not realize it. One morning, as Nini Ragos headed to the daily market with her mother, she was horrified to see a motionless puppy lying in the middle of a stream. The animal was shivering from the cold, frightened and famished, its face showing the time it had spent in such a sorry state.
Without a second thought, Ragos quickly set out to rescue the animal and began to descend with difficulty, determined to reach the distressed pet. He finally jumped into the water, took the furry one firmly in his arms, and with the help of a rope and a basket, Ragos and other bystanders who stopped to help managed to bring her up and to safety.
Fortunately, the brave animal is now recovering almost completely. A fatal outcome awaited her if she did not receive the help of the courageous young man who did everything possible to save her. Ragos truly risked his life to save the furry one.
The incident took place in Amparo Subdivision, Caloocan, located in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. According to the brave young man who descended to rescue the dog, it seemed like the dog had been stuck there for quite some time.
Ragos sought help, but when no one responded, he decided to take matters into his own hands. It turned out to be the best decision, as without his quick intervention, the dog’s fate and the outcome of this story would have been very different.
“I saw her there so helpless that’s when I decided to carefully descend and try to get into the creek. I managed to walk towards where the little one was and picked her up,” he said.
Later, it was discovered that the fortunate one is a mother of 6 puppies and has a condition that causes discomfort in her hind legs, which is why the innocent dog couldn’t move.
It has been informed that the owner of the dog was absent due to personal reasons, and the puppy had been left with a neighbor who neglected and lost her. It was a sad incident that could have put her life at risk, but luckily, she received help just in time. Despite being stable and still recovering, she refuses to eat since she was rescued. The important thing is that she has the support of a team of veterinarians who are looking out for her well-being and health. The veterinarians are working together to keep her stable until her owner returns. We hope that both she and her puppies will be completely well at home, loved and protected as they deserve. Being a hero doesn’t necessarily involve achieving a collective epic or receiving recognition from others. The real hero is someone who can love themselves and others. We applaud the valuable work of this young individual.