The image of a small, injured dog lying curled up on the sidewalk for days has deeply touched and saddened many local residents. The story of its resilience — and the gratitude in its eyes — quickly spread across social media, capturing the hearts of animal lovers everywhere.
According to reports on the afternoon of June 16, at a street corner on Tran Hung Dao Road (District 5, Ho Chi Minh City), many passersby couldn’t help but feel heartache as they saw a small dog curled up in the light rain. One of its hind legs was swollen, bleeding, and showing early signs of infection from untreated wounds. Despite the pain, the dog refused to leave its spot, occasionally limping to scavenge leftover food scraps.
Local residents shared that the dog had been seen in the area for about three or four days.
“It probably got hit by a car and crawled here,” said Ms. Hang, who runs a nearby drink stand. “It barked weakly at first, now it just lies there. I feel so sorry for it, but all I can do is bring it some food.”
What moved people the most was that, despite its obvious pain, the dog never showed aggression. Instead, it gently wagged its tail whenever someone came near. A young boy selling lottery tickets often stopped by in the afternoons to feed it. Small acts of kindness like these kept the dog going for days.
After photos of the dog circulated online, an animal rescue volunteer group came to the scene. They treated the wounds and brought the dog to a wildlife rescue center for further care.
A representative from the group said:
“The infection in the leg is quite severe and needs to be monitored for a few more days. But the dog is in good spirits — cooperative and calm, as if it knows it’s being helped.”
Though just a small story, it has touched the hearts of many. It’s a powerful reminder that in this fast-paced world, there are still eyes that need to be seen, wounds that need healing — not just in humans, but also in the quiet, suffering lives of the animals around us.