“Speaking Dog” Can’t Stop Talking to His Rescuers

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.care2.com/causes/speaking-dog-cant-stop-talking-to-his-rescuers.html


by Laura Simpson October 26, 2014 5:00 am




Editor’s note: This post is a Care2 Favorite. It was originally posted on March 8, 2013. Enjoy!

Native Bulgarian Antoni Banev was driving through traffic in the city of Sofia recently when he heard the sound, the familiar yelp of another street dog being mowed over by someone in too much of a hurry to slow down and too short on compassion to turn back. One car after another drove over or around the dog left lying in the road, but Antoni is wired differently. He dashed out of his still-running car and knelt on the ground to help the injured dog. Not knowing if he’d be bitten or if there was any hope for this poor creature, Antoni did the only thing his conscience would allow. He carefully laid the dog down in his car and hurried to the veterinary office for help.

Through the thick air in the small examination room, the veterinarian cautioned Antoni that he wasn’t sure there was a strong chance of recovery. And even if surgery could save the dog, who would pay the $400 up front? Antoni did not have $400, but he wasn’t about to let that stop him.

Back at home, Antoni sat in front of his computer and began reaching out to every social networking site he could find. He was sure that someone would help, if only he could make the right connection.

“When I first saw Antoni’s pleas, I knew I had to help,” said Jayne Jones of K9 Rescue Bulgaria. “I could see by the photos of Lucky’s broken little body that he was very seriously injured, yet the look in his eyes was pleading for help. I could not and would not ignore him.”



Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/speaking-dog-cant-stop-talking-to-his-rescuers.html#ixzz3HeG9wcsX

FULL story at link.

[shenmue]

1. Awwww!

Thank you, doggie and hoomins! Yay!

[KT2000]

2. An amazing vet

and amazing dog!

[geardaddy]

3. Dag nabit! What is it with all the tearjerker animal stories today.

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. kick

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

5. Thanks! I just donated to the Harmony Fund mentioned in the article.

[smirkymonkey]

6. Awww! Sweet doggie and great human being!

Get well soon Lucky!

[freshwest]

7. Never stop caring. In our love for others and animals, we save our own humanity.

[sadoldgirl]

8. At least one out of thousands!

In a related article on care2 I found the story about a yellow ribbon to attach to a leash, if you don't want your dog to be bothered by others.

I definitely have to try that with my Boxer, who is fine with other dogs, but not when on the leash. I don't know though whether this is generally known.