Lionel’s day takes an unexpected turn when his trip to the grocery store turns into a rescue mission. After rescuing a stray puppy from a busy street, Lionel quickly realizes that the reality of this rescued dog is truly heartbreaking.
Lionel Vytialingam was startled by the sound of car horns and the chaos emanating from the nearby road. After realizing the uproar was caused by a stray dog wading through traffic, he knew he had to come to the rescue.
“She didn’t know what she was doing or where she was going. There were cars and bicycles running along the street and she walked right into them as if she thought they were family. ” – Lionel
When Lionel reached the frightened dog, he stretched out his hand in the hope that the stray dog would accept his help. After each wavering, the little girl staggered through the traffic. Lionel was finally able to pick her up and bring her to safety.
As the sweet lost girl was sitting safely in Lionel’s car, he noticed a soggy banknote hanging from her collar. Although he initially hoped the note would lead to the dog’s owner getting lost, he quickly discovered that this abandoned puppy was all his own. When he read the words that this sweet girl carried, Lionel could not hold back his emotions.
“I was in tears. Probably not a pretty sight for all passing vehicles. ” – Lionel
When Lionel realized the terrible reality of the situation, he immediately brought the abandoned puppy home and tried to comfort her in any way he could. He gave her a warm bath, a delicious meal, and cuddled her all night to give her the love she deserved after a hard day.
“When she is with me, she is very calm. She just sits near or on top of me and falls asleep or tries to get my attention by nibbling on my fingers or screaming or tugging at my shirt.” – Lionel
Although Lionel would love to be the one to welcome Siggy into his home, Siggy doesn’t get along with his current dog, Sammo. Thankfully, he found a way to keep her with his family.
Lionel’s brother will welcome Siggy into his home after the travel ban, and he can make the trip. We are so grateful to Lionel and his dedication to Siggy, and his determination to turn this dire situation into a happy ending for this dream dog!
We want to remind everyone that abandoning your fluffy friend is never the right choice and there are always lifeguards or shelters in your area ready to help.
H/T: thedodo.com
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