While walking near the railway tracks with a friend, we stumbled upon a heartbreaking sight: a dog lying motionless on the road, right beside the rails. Next to him was a sewage pit used by locals, and his body was thin, with his fur half-soaked—evidence he had just struggled out of the filthy water.

His face and parts of his body were injured, leaving him utterly exhausted. When he saw us, he tried to stand but could not. In the biting winter cold, his body shivered, his face full of helplessness, and his eyes glistened with tears. He managed to lift his head, silently pleading for help.

His body covered in wounds, he lay exhausted by the sewage ditch waiting for the end to come to him - YouTube

Moved by his plight, we quickly found a way to get him out. Fortunately, we had a storage box with us. We gently placed him inside and carried him on our shoulders, leaving the desolate spot as fast as we could. It was sheer luck we found him, as this road is rarely traveled.

Back home, he managed to stand, but couldn’t move due to an injury on his leg. We spoke to him softly, calming and encouraging him, promising to help him heal. Though shy at first, he soon drank some water and lay down on the grass to rest. We persisted, gaining his trust so we could examine his wounds. His facial injury was badly swollen, raising concerns about possible bone damage.

Knowing he was hungry, we quickly found some food. As he ate, hope returned to his eyes. The fact that he could chew proved his bones were intact—his injuries were only skin-deep. Relieved, we prepared more food, which he devoured eagerly, as if he hadn’t eaten a proper meal in ages. Exhausted, he soon fell asleep, allowing his body to rest and heal.

While he slept, we searched for medicine and supplies. Once prepared, we cleaned and treated his wounds. At first, he resisted, but as he realized our good intentions, he relaxed and let us help. The process became easier, and by the next day, his health had improved—he could stand and walk normally, having slept soundly through the night.

The next morning, we prepared breakfast—eggs and porridge—which he enjoyed immensely. Seeing him eat so well reassured us. We bought him a new warm bed, food and water trays, and plenty of snacks. He immediately settled into his new bed, visibly happy.

After lunch, we checked his wound, which was healing well, though he developed a mild fever—a normal response to his injuries. We gave him medication and stayed by his side, ready to care for him through the day and night.

Five days later, his health had improved dramatically. The fever subsided, his wounds healed, and he ate and slept better. The fatigue on his face faded, replaced by occasional bright smiles. He was well enough to go outside and play, so we took him for daily walks around the neighborhood.

To help him regain his strength, we changed his diet to five meals a day—three main meals of rice and food, and two snacks of nuts and milk. After twelve days, his weight increased noticeably, his wounds healed almost completely, and his energy returned.

Three weeks after his rescue, he had fully recovered. His wounds disappeared, his weight reached a safe level, and he joyfully ran and played. We took him to a familiar forest nearby, where he could run freely and enjoy nature.

Two months later, he is living a happy life, fully adjusted to his new home and surrounded by friends. Even in the heart of winter, when heavy snow kept him indoors, he finally enjoyed a sunny day playing outside with his companions, racing across the snowy landscape.

With determination and care, he overcame every hardship. Now, all the struggles are behind him—he has a new home, good food, a warm bed, and, most importantly, love and protection from everyone around him.

We hope he will always feel happiness here, and that even more good things await him in the future.