Ddol lived with his dad and grandma for no less than seven years. He accompanied them every day as they went to work, and he was always there to cheer them after a long day. But suddenly, a devastating event happened. Their house caught fire and it completely went down.
The dog’s owner suffered from second-degree burns all over his body and his grandma sadly passed away. Without a home and a family, the poor dog was left alone. He fended for himself, scavenged for food, and spent days and nights longing for his dad.
The neighbors witnessed how the dog struggled to survive. They saw him search for food in the trash and watched him look at people’s faces, checking if they were his owners. At last, one concerned neighbor reached out to a local rescue group and asked for help.
The rescuers did their own research and discovered that Ddol’s dad was in a hospital in Seoul. They visited him and showed him footage of how the dog was doing, and he burst into tears when he saw his beloved pet was badly injured. He was helpless because of his condition and all he was able to do was to comfort his dog through the monitor.
Ddol surely had a great bond with his dad, and it was something the rescuers won’t allow to break. They laid out a plan to capture him and once they safely secured him, they took him straight to the vet’s clinic. They had him treated and prepped him for the day when he finally reunites with his dad.
The sudden change in his environment caused Ddol to feel anxious. He refused to eat and looked away every time someone came close. But when he heard the recording of his dad’s voice, he listened attentively and reacted to what he said. He slowly stood up and ate his meal.
The rescuers kept an eye on Ddol and on his dad. They made sure they got better as the days passed. And once they deemed they were both ready, they set up a plan and reunited the duo.
Ddol immediately recognized his dad. He ran to him and showered him with wet kisses. He was so happy that after years of waiting, he’s back in the arms of the most important person in his life.
Credits to Kritter Klub