It was a heartbreaking scene as a homeless puppy wept beside the lifeless body of its friend, refusing to move from their side.
The footage, with over five million views on the internet, captures a puppy standing guard over its fallen companion in Daying County, Suining City, located in the Sichuan Province of China.
Mr. Xiong, a bystander who happened upon the scene, was surprised by the puppy’s reluctance to leave the side of its departed friend and quickly stepped in to offer assistance.
The small dog seems to be looking directly at the camera, emitting pitiful and high-pitched cries as if asking for help. One of them was already deceased, and the other was in a frail and deteriorating state, as mentioned by Mr. Xiong. “Its cries were filled with sadness,” he added.
On October 25, a video captured the heartbreaking scene of a deceased dog lying motionless as a wounded dog stood guard over it. Mr. Xiong faced a difficult decision and sadly had to leave the deceased dog behind while rescuing the surviving one. He compassionately wrapped the injured dog in a piece of cloth before taking it with him.
Mr. Xiong rescued the last stray pup and took it to his workplace, where his colleagues helped to nourish the malnourished dog. Since they were unable to keep the puppy, they decided to place it in a cardboard container and deliver it to a local animal shelter.
Mr. Xiong expressed his hope that someone kind-hearted would give the opportunity to adopt the animal.