Residents of the dacha village were forced to urgently contact the local animal shelter when they noticed a fragile dog who they believed only had a few hours left to live.
This dog had become a familiar presence among the villagers, residing in the village on vacation all year round and often approaching people for attention. It was assumed that the dog had had previous owners, possibly serving as a guard for one of the properties, but had been abandoned. The dog’s history was unclear and no one knew when he first appeared or what he had endured.
Despite his difficult circumstances, the dog remained calm and never caused any trouble to the villagers. He was often seen scavenging for food in the junkyard, seemingly fending for himself. The villagers did not mistreat him, but they also did not take the initiative to care for him or even feed him occasionally.
Being a long-time resident, the dog was quite elderly. When the villagers saw him motionless with one paw out and flies buzzing around, they initially believed he had died. However, to his surprise, the dog proved them wrong by opening its eyes and showing signs of life.
No one had been willing to lend a hand to the dog until a compassionate woman decided to call the animal shelter for help.
Several hours later the volunteers arrived, but the dog, overcome by fear and weakness, bared its teeth. He had lost trust in people due to his previous indifference.
The dog’s condition remained critical for several days, but little by little he began to recover. He was transferred from the clinic to an animal shelter.
Initially, the dog stayed away from other animals and humans, preferring to eat and spend time alone. The volunteers respected his need for solitude, believing that the dog might never adapt to a new life in his old age.
One night, while Hans, as they call the shelter dog, was getting ready to sleep, a volunteer arrived who hadn’t been there for a while. He hadn’t had the chance to meet the newcomer.
“Who do we have here? “Let’s get to know each other,” said the girl, approaching Hans sweetly.
Confused and accustomed to the volunteers keeping their distance, Hans could not understand the girl’s intentions. He didn’t growl or bare his teeth, but he remained cautious.
The girl began to pet the dog and with each touch, Hans gained more confidence and became friendlier. It was a profound revelation to an elderly dog that humans could bring him pain and joy.
From that moment on, Hans never left the girl’s side, continually seeking love and affection. For him, the touch of a loving hand became more valuable than food or sleep.