A story to share .....

I never used to understand why some people were so crazy about their pets... "It's just a dog for god's sake" ... I never wanted to have a pet. But, maybe I was destined to. Spock entered my life and it has changed forever. I now understand what it feels to be loved like crazy and unconditionally, to be welcomed with licks and hugs as soon as you enter home.

Today, I heard about a very heart touching story and wanted to share it with one and all.

Our vet has a boy working for him. Very simpleton looking. Cannot be more than 14 or 15, well, he looks that much only. Someone you won't give a second glance to. Yet, in his simple ways and shy nature, there lies someone who is much above all of us. He had a pet dog and was very fond of him. One day the dog ran into a speeding car and was smashed badly. The boy rushed with him to the hospital. The doctors said that a small surgery will be required. The fee : Rs.4,000/- only. How does a poor boy like him manage that? But do you know, what he told the doctors, "I don't care how much money it requires, just make my dog alright. I will bring in the money". The doctors had astonishment as well as deep respect in their eyes when they saw this lanky boy leave the hospital to bring the money.

He went from one door to another in his slum area, begging for money for his beloved dog. People couldn't ignore the sincerity and love visible in his streaming eyes. He managed to accumulate the required amount. With a light heart, a smile on his face and sprinting legs, he reached the hospital, only to be told ... "Your dog died!"

And now, his face doesn't go away from my eyes. Now I understand his gentle ways with Spock and the yearning in his eyes whenever he sees a dog. I have been told that tears start pouring whenever he sees someone mistreating their dogs ... Well, not all can be as devoted to the dogs as they are to us. But this boy deserves my highest respect for being able to achieve that.

I so wish I knew his name!