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Living in difficult circumstances without the luxury of a house or shelter is a never-ending battle for stray animals. They are exposed to the elements and must survive on their fortitude in the sweltering heat and icy cold.
Though we hear a lot of sad stories about animals suffering in extreme weather, there are also inspiring ones about companies reaching out to these stray animals. And one very hot day in Mexico, a neighbourhood market chose to provide a stray dog some shade from the intense heat.
The shopkeepers saw the dog, who had been coming to the market frequently lately. They did what they could, giving him food and drink and even some toys they had bought out of their own pockets, thinking he had been abandoned by his owner.
But when the temperature hit a scorching 104 degrees Fahrenheit, the kind employees went above and beyond by inviting the dog inside to escape the intense sun. That small yet meaningful act of compassion said a lot.
At last able to sleep soundly, the appreciative dog lost no time in getting comfy, spreading out on the cold floor of the store’s corridor.
“The outside weather is intolerable,” one of the cashiers said. “He appears happy here in the store, and we couldn’t bear to see him suffer.” A local retailer recently made news for kindly allowing a stray puppy inside on an excessively hot day. Everyone—including the animals—was suffering from the heatwave as the temperatures were skyrocketing. The store employees decided to intervene when a stray dog went close to the door and was clearly seeking relief from panting.
The dog caught the manager, Sarah, first. She watched the underprivileged animal pacing back and forth, obviously straining in the stifling heat. She called the dog inside without thinking twice, giving it a nice and safe spot to relax. The overheated dog, who happily sank down on the cool tile floor, found quick respite from the store’s air conditioning.
Sarah and her colleagues rapidly put up a little space for their new visitor. They made sure the dog was as comfortable as could be by offering some food and fresh water. The act of the store delighted and thrilled the clients who were walking in. Many stopped to stroke the dog and express gratitude for the store’s moral choice.
Good act of the store went rapidly over social media. People praised the business for its compassion and empathy as images and videos of the stray dog sleeping comfortably inside were posted extensively. Comments poured in stressing the need of such deeds of kindness, particularly in view of severe weather.
The store’s choice to assist the dog also generated a more general discussion about the situation of stray animals in hot waves. Animal welfare groups praised the business and seized the chance to educate the public of the need of giving stray animals and pets water and cover during hot weather.
Sarah called a nearby animal rescue group as the day went on to make sure the dog got the required treatment and attention. Arriving later that day, the company brought the puppy to a shelter where it would be housed and perhaps find a forever home.
Along with saving a dog’s life, Sarah and her group’s little but significant act of compassion motivated a community. It reminds us of the difference we can make when we offer a helping hand to someone in need—no matter how tiny or hairy they might be.
A client called Adolfo Pazzi Ahumada, moved by the store’s kindness, chose to buy the dog a treat. For the appreciative dog, that little act was quite significant.
Such deeds of generosity are a beacon of hope and compassion for people in need in a world too frequently dominated by adversity. It says a lot about the goodness that exists in people just to open their doors to a stray puppy.