A furry friend had never known the comfort of a home, spending her days roaming the streets until a kind-hearted tourist crossed her path and changed her life forever.
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When a tourist stumbled upon a stray dog wandering the streets of a small Romanian holiday destination, she decided to take action. Touched by the sight, she reached out to the animal rescue organization Howl Of A Dog, known for their efforts in aiding homeless dogs across the country. After a two-hour drive, the rescue team arrived at the town and found the dog curled up in a nook, with makeshift bedding of cardboard and a cushion.
Upon our arrival, the locals shared with us that the dog had been a familiar sight in the neighborhood for quite some time, with many people recognizing and interacting with her, as stated by Howl Of A Dog on their YouTube channel.
We named her Helen, the fortunate stray that became known as “the local dog” among the residents. She found a secure spot in the neighborhood where kind-hearted people would offer her scraps of food as she roamed the area.
Living life on the streets can be tough, especially for senior dogs like Helen. Enduring harsh winter weather, rain, and storms without proper medical care, they are at constant risk of accidents with vehicles or mistreatment by unfriendly humans. However, when rescuers arrived and fed her, Helen seemed to grasp the reason for their presence.
She made no attempt to resist; her days on the streets had come to an end. The vet examined the plastic tag attached to Helen’s ear, which was a part of a program for spaying and releasing feral cats that was active until 2013. Helen had been surviving on the streets by herself for a minimum of six years.
Howl Of A Dog was incredibly impressed by Helen’s wonderful and compassionate nature when she visited their shelter.
Describing Helen is a challenge because she is truly an exceptional dog. She is incredibly calm and friendly, getting along well with everyone, and her behavior is top-notch. Her charming personality is truly something special. Click on the video link to see just how wonderful Helen is.
It is truly sad to think that a sweet dog like Helen had been fending for herself on the streets for such a long time. Despite the bustling tourist town she resides in, it seemed no one paid her any attention until a kind woman from Finland came across her and reached out to us.
Now Helen has the chance to enjoy the rest of her life surrounded by a loving and caring family who will take care of her.
Helen is currently being looked after by Howl Of A Dog in Romania but is ready for adoption in the United States, Canada, and Europe. To learn more about how you can make Helen a part of your family, take a peek at their website for all the details on the adoption process.