It is impossible to understand dog owners who let their four-legged friends go as if they were not part of their lives.
Dogs that were once trusted homes and owners suddenly find themselves on the streets without food or shelter. They are too faithful to realize that they have been betrayed in the cruelest way.
Four-legged friends spend their days on the streets, hoping that their owners will return. Melo, the main character of the next story, was also sitting on the side of the road waiting for his owner to come get him after he left.
Even if that didn’t happen, something much better would have happened to him.
the hope
An abandoned puppy sits on the grass and looks into the distance
In 2022, Figueroa was walking down the streets of Miami when he saw a cute little puppy staring off into the distance. Alone, he watched the cars passing along the road, and his heart sank at the thought that one of them might be his master’s car. A loyal dog will forgive you for leaving them if they come back for him. But they didn’t. Figueroa immediately stopped the car and tried to approach the dog. He was too afraid to let him near him. He often sees many abandoned dogs in the area. Figueroa developed a deep compassion for innocent animals in need, rescuing and finding them homes.
“I always find dumped dogs. I always have dog food in my car, and recently I put a medium crate.“
Figueroa offered some food to the scared pup, but he refused to eat it. He was distrustful of her.
She didn’t give up, and she persisted… trying to win him over. She was determined to save him.
After an hour, she managed to gain a bit of his trust. She petted him and he gave in. For the betrayed pup, it was comforting to feel the loving touch of a human hand again.
Although he still couldn’t relax completely, he let his rescuer take him to the car.
Once he was at Figueroa’s home, the pup was trembling. Everything was new to him. He missed his owners and the familiarity of his previous home.
Melo Will Never Be Abandoned Again
Figeroa did everything to make him feel welcome and comfortable in her home in southern Miami. She fed him, gave him water, and most importantly, she showered him with love. The sweet pup enjoyed the belly rubs, and gradually, his fears dissipated after receiving so much love.
She named him Melo… short for Caramelo, because he was as cute as caramel.
Figueroa began looking for a rescue that could take sweet Melo in. Nobody could resist adorable Melo, and he found a home very soon.
Although Figueroa got used to saying goodbye to all the dogs she has rescued after they found a loving home, parting with Melo was extremely difficult for her. She couldn’t help crying, but she was very happy for him.
Now, Melo finally has a loving family who loves him unconditionally. They consider him a family member and they would never abandon him. Melo got his happy ending and he couldn’t be happier.
Unfortunately, cruel owners often abandon their dogs and leave them without food and shelter. In order to save these dogs, the whole community needs to help. Whenever you see an abandoned pet, lend them a helping hand and take them to a shelter.
That’s the least we can do for these animals that depend on us.
