An item in The Dodo just had to be shared with you.
This is devotion with a capital ‘D’.
Straight into the article that, as I said, came from a recent Dodo newsletter.
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Man Makes A Cozy Wagon So His Paralyzed Dog Can Still Take Walks
He said that she would do the same for him ❤
By Stephen Messenger
Published On 01/07/2020
Last month, on a chilly winter day in Nova Scotia, Canada, Bryan Thompson had a chance encounter he won’t soon forget.
While walking through a local park, Thompson saw this: a stranger making his way through the snow, pulling a cart containing the most precious cargo.
Inside, bundled up against the cold, was a cozy white pup.
Speaking to the stranger, Thompson came to learn that the dog has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a spinal cord disorder which can lead to paralysis in dogs. Because of that, she’s unable to get around on her own — but that hasn’t stopped the pair from still taking walks.
The dedicated dog owner crafted the cart to ensure it never does.
In a post online, Thompson described his reaction to that scene.
“I told him he was a great person for doing that, because I know there are many who wouldn’t. He just said that she would do the same for him,” Thompson wrote. “It’s hard to type this without tearing up.”
Afterward, the stranger and his happy dog continued on their way — slipping out of sight, but not out of mind.
Thompson’s account of that touching encounter has since gone viral, inspiring countless others with an example of true love at its finest.
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This stranger, who is not named, is just a miraculous person. Plus a caring and loving man. It’s no surprise that the encounter, as described above, has gone viral.
This is, after all, what matters!
Learning from Dogs 
I would have done the same for any of my dogs. What a beautiful story.
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I don’t doubt that, Susan, but thousands probably wouldn’t! Yes, it’s a very beautiful story!
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Aww, that’s so sweet.
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More than just sweet, Monika (edited from Marlene), it shows great dedication and commitment to the dog. All driven by love!
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It’s Monika, but yes, dedication and commitment with this man is amazing. 😊
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And I knew it was Monika but just got confused by my own rambling mind! I shall amend my reply!
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No worries. It’s a lovely name…just not mine 😇
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Beautiful story Paul. It shows clearly the man loves his dog. He is right, the dog would do anything to help him, if he was the one in problems. Our dogs are our kids with 4 legs.
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Dear Irene,
We know exactly what you mean. Our family of dogs.
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What a wonderful caring man. If only more people were like him ….well, our world wouldn’t have a fraction of the problems that it does.
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So true, Margaret. But at least we should be grateful that there are a few who behave in the same vein.
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Such a love no man has, than for his dog.. Beautiful post Paul… And I agree with Marg above, if only the world had more such caring souls..
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Dear Sue, thank you very much.
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Yes he sure was awesome, Paul and even I and my family go all out for our beautiful Amber who is so precious to us. Great post.
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Why do you write, “even I and my family”. No question that this is normal behaviours for you all, and for millions of other dog-loving people who put their dogs first. Give Amber a cuddle from Jeannie and me!
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Thanks 😊 😊
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I love this. I remember when my German Shepherd, Yuri, got old and started to lose the ability to use his hind legs, we bought a halter where we could hold up his back end. He was able to enjoy his (short) walks until the very end. We would do anything for our dogs. 🙂
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Love that! Welcome to this place and we do hope you will pop in from time to time! German Shepherds are the greatest!
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Most dog owners are good people. Some exceptional. Loved reading this story. I’ve been reading Chicken Soup for the Soul about dogs. I love reading those stories of exceptional dogs and their people. Thanks for sharing this one.
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Marlene, you make a good point. That dog lovers are themselves people who have more good in them. Fascinating. I wonder if there’s any scientific research conducted on this.
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Dogs even open closed hearts.
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Such caring… In Chiang Mai, Thailand (where I currently am visiting), there is an Elephant Sanctuary (The Elephant Nature Park) that also rescues other animals. It has many dogs, including those that have lost the use of their limbs. Twice a day, volunteers strap wheelchairs to the dogs and take them on long runs… The dogs look so happy as they scoot along.
This video from the Elephant Nature Park (Elephant News YouTube Channel) will bring tears… So heartwarming.
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Colette, so lovely to hear from you. Thank you for that. If you don’t mind I’m going to use your reply as a new post.
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That would be lovely Paul… 😊
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