Trust plays a significant role when it comes to a dog accepting help, and trust in humans is often lacking, especially among stray dogs.
Stray dog moms often show even greater distrust, making it challenging not only to rescue them but also their puppies.
Helpless dog family in the water
A man discovers a dog near his farm in a water channel.
To his horror, the dog carries a puppy in her mouth through the water while trying to swim herself.
The dog mom seems desperate, and for a good reason: there are concrete walls on both sides, and the water is extremely rough due to leaves and branches.
As the man looks around, he notices that there are two more puppies swimming behind the mom.
They appear anxious, as if fleeing from something, or maybe they’re afraid of not keeping up with their mom.
Only a part of the family can be rescued
The man acts immediately when he sees the two puppies swimming behind the mom. One by one, he pulls them out of the water.
He can do this without difficulty because the dog mother doesn’t notice it behind her.
Next, he would like to rescue the mom and the puppy she still holds in her mouth.
However, that’s easier said than done. The dog mom doesn’t understand that the man only wants to help.
She sees him as a threat and tries even harder to swim quickly with the puppy.
A fortunate ending by chance
The man has no chance to rescue the dog and her puppy. She simply doesn’t trust him, and this lack of trust could be a death sentence for her and her puppy.
But a lucky coincidence is on their side. A few meters ahead, the canal has a side opening. The dog mom notices it and climbs ashore with the puppy.
She briefly collapses but then gathers her strength. Now, the little family is reunited.
What happens next remains open. Some viewers of the video on YouTube put into words what many likely think about this story.
For example, @SandraLily2 writes:
“It would only touch my heart if he took them home, fed and bathed them, and then gave them a beautiful place to live.”
True words. Rescuing strays from dangerous situations is valuable, but only a home can permanently protect them from hardship.
Nonetheless, this rescue remains heartwarming and illustrates how challenging it can be to help a distrustful dog.
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