They say humans could learn a lot of humanity from animals. This could be true because there are people who could attest to it. These people have seen how compassionate and caring some animals could be with each other, even with humans. And just recently, Suelen Schaumloeffel, a kind lady from Brazil, witnessed a compassionate act by her recently adopted street dog whom she named Lana. Who would have known a street dog like Lana could teach us humanity in the simplest of ways?
Lana’s life in the streets was tough. She had to fend everything for herself to survive. Food and water were not always available for a dog like her, much less love and care. Thankfully, she was taken home by her new pet parent, Suelen. She now lives a good life. Food and water are almost always available, and most of all, love is abundant in her new home.
Despite her comfortable life, Lana didn’t forget what it feels like to be out in the streets. When her mom bought her a blanket she could use when it’s cold, she treasured and held it dearly. But when Lana noticed a street dog just right outside the fence, she did the unthinkable. Lana rushed outside and tossed a part of her blanket to the other side of the fence. And this how it looked like right after:
One cold day, Lana, the former street pup, shared her dear blanket to a street dog. And indeed, Suelen was right when she posted on her Facebook page that we need to be reminded to do something out of generosity. Until now, the street dog, whom Lana shared a blanket with, tries to stay away from humans. Knowing that the street dog needs a bit of love, Suelen leaves him food and water every day and hopes that someday, he will open up more to humans like her.
Source Suelen Schaumloeffel via Facebook
Special thanks to our friends from The Animal Bible for publishing the original story.