As small animals, dogs' lives are largely chosen by humans. Lucky dogs are adopted by responsible owners and can live a life free from want; however, unlucky dogs usually suffer tragic fates, being abandoned, abused, or even killed.
Among these unfortunate dogs, a small percentage manage to get ashore successfully. Recently, a young man successfully rescued a local mongrel from a dog meat shop.
The incident occurred when the young man was out shopping. As he passed a dog meat shop, he noticed a dog tied up at the entrance. Next to the shop was a small courtyard where the owner was sharpening a knife; presumably, the dog was about to be slaughtered.
Despite being in grave danger, the dog remained optimistic. When it saw the young man pass by, it not only didn't bark at him, but also came over and rubbed its body against his legs.
Seeing such an enthusiastic dog for the first time, the young man generously squatted down to play with it. During this time, he remembered that his family had recently mentioned wanting to buy a dog. The young man had a sudden inspiration. They say that owning a dog depends on fate. Since he felt so connected with this dog, he might as well buy it and take it home. This way, he could satisfy his family's need for a dog and also save its life.
The young man then went to the courtyard next to the shop to discuss the details of buying the dog with the shop owner. The shop owner, a man in his fifties, immediately broke into a big smile upon learning that a customer had come to him.
The shopkeeper walked to the shop entrance, led the dog onto an electronic scale, checked its weight, and quoted 500 yuan. This price was a bit high, and after some back-and-forth bargaining, they finally agreed on 450 yuan.
After bringing the dog home, the owner temporarily left it in the yard and went to the nearby grocery store to buy a leash. Back home, the owner took some rice from inside, intending to feed the dog. To everyone's relief, the dog was very well-behaved and didn't run around when its owner wasn't around, earning praise from the family. Seeing the food in its owner's hand, the dog immediately sat properly in front of it, waiting to be fed.
When the owner approached the dog, the dog started to smile at the owner. The dog's smile was very bright, and both its upper and lower rows of teeth were clearly visible.
The owner felt heartwarming upon seeing this, so he reached out and stroked the dog's chin. The dog then smiled even more brightly, as if it were experiencing the excitement of escaping death.
Before buying the dog, the owner had no idea what kind of harm the dog had suffered from its previous owner, but seeing that the dog was still willing to trust humans warmed his heart.
Afterwards, the dog owner uploaded the story online, and many netizens praised the owner for their kindness. Many also expressed their admiration for the dog's behavior, noting that dogs are truly gentle and kind animals, remembering the kindness shown to them by humans. It is hoped that every dog will be treated well by its owner and will not be abandoned or abused.
