I was having a leisurely stroll through the well-known streets of São Paulo on an unassuming Sunday evening when I saw something that would deeply impact my heart. I came upon a heartbreaking scene in a poorly lighted corner: a chained, unconscious dog.

As I carefully drew closer, I couldn’t help but observe that the dog’s once-lustrous fur had become matted and dirty, serving as a testament to its protracted misery. The poor creature’s neck was clearly injured and in pain due to the horribly tight, rusted chain.

The dog, whose once-bright eyes had become dulled with dread and agony, began to bark weakly and desperately, hoping that someone would see and assist him. Seeing this cry for help go unanswered hurt my heart.

I felt obligated to intervene right away. I checked the chain with nervous hands and saw that it had pierced the dog’s skin deeply, causing serious injuries. I carefully and slowly dug a pair of scissors out of my purse to release the ailing animal, taking care not to hurt it any more.

The dog came to gradually again when the chain came off. It had lost faith in humanity, but it took my comforting touch with caution. My eyes filled with tears as I thought about the abuse it had to go through.

The next course of action was obvious: I had to get this strong soul some medical attention right away. Gently taking the puppy in my arms, I set out to find the closest animal shelter or vet clinic that could provide it the emergency care and rehabilitation it required.

This experience was a sobering reminder of how vital empathy and compassion are to all living things. It was an appeal for change and a call to action.

I took the surviving puppy in and took care of it while I called the appropriate authorities to deal with the dead dog. The owner of these animals shall be responsible for their deeds under the Samson Law.