On a chilly afternoon, we received an urgent call from the satellite road near Harbin’s Second Hospital about a dog in distress. A voice on the other end described an abandoned dog on the staff passage.
Even amidst the pandemic, we knew this helpless animal needed our immediate attention. Without delay, we gathered our team and set out to help the dog.
As we approached the site, a volunteer noted, “We haven’t had a call like this in over a month.” There was something unique about this case that had us all on edge.
Upon arrival, I asked an eyewitness, “Who does this dog belong to?” To our dismay, the answer was, “I don’t know.” It wasn’t the start we hoped for, but we were determined to help regardless.
The eyewitness recounted, “She was here when I came out.” Pressing for more details, I asked if someone had left the dog there intentionally, but received the same uncertain reply.
It seemed no one knew where the dog came from, yet the urgency of her situation was undeniable. With frustration, a volunteer confided, “It’s been two days.
We’ve tried finding her owner, but to no avail.” It was heartbreaking to realize how long she had been left alone.
The volunteers shared their efforts to comfort the dog. “One of the residents from unit #1 gave her a little pad,” a volunteer noted, and another added, “Someone from unit #2 brought dog food.”
Despite these kind gestures, the dog wouldn’t stay in the box provided. “But she wouldn’t stay inside,” someone noted, highlighting her restlessness and fear.
A volunteer handed me a dish saying, “This is the chicken liver we fed her.” While modest, this meal provided some relief. “Perhaps she’s a lost pet,” I wondered out loud, contemplating if she once had a loving home.
“Seems likely,” someone concurred. It appeared the dog had been cherished before her abandonment. Realizing she needed a safe place, I decided it was time to move her.
“Let’s go; she’s not aggressive,” I said, aware of the plummeting temperature and anxious to protect her from overnight exposure.
I urged the team, “The temperature will drop tonight, and she can’t stay outside.” We moved quickly to ensure the dog was sheltered, ensuring she had everything she needed.
“We’ve got the dog food and bowl,” I instructed, ensuring nothing crucial was left behind. A voice expressed gratitude, “Thank you,” acknowledging our collective effort.
Still, we knew our work was not done, as finding a permanent solution was the ultimate goal.
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