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Hospital staff bear witness to some of the most intense and dramatic situations, saving and losing lives is a daily occurrence for these everyday heroes.
With such a physically and emotionally draining occupation, it must come as a great relief to experience moments of pure and simple joy such as this one, shared by Brazilian nurse Cris Mamprim.
Image credits: Cris Mamprim
The scene unfolded at Hospital Regional Alto Vale, in the southern state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. At 3 am on a Sunday morning Cris was doing her night rounds when a homeless man called César was admitted to receive medication for an ongoing illness he has been fighting.
However, she soon came to realize that while César might be in a difficult place right now, he’s not short of friends.
Image credits: Cris Mamprim
A small group of four dogs was at the hospital door, waiting patiently for César with slightly concerned looks while he received his treatment. Cris was to discover that these loyal pups are well looked after by César, who often goes without a meal himself to make sure that his furry friends get food in their bellies.
“They are all well taken care of and chubby,” Cris told The Dodo. “Seeing them like that, waiting at the door, only shows how much they are cared for and loved.”
Image credits: Cris Mamprim
As César began to recover, staff invited the dogs in so they could be by his side. They offered him a meal, which he, of course, shared with his buddies. “Believe me, he ate some and saved a bit to give the dogs later,” Cris said. Soon after, César was free to go, back to his daily fight for survival on the streets. However, he is not alone.
The reciprocal love and care that he shares with his canine companions are sure to help keep them all safe out there and is a heartwarming example of enduring kindness in a harsh, unforgiving world.
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diane a 6 years ago
This is just so poignant and true. The homeless on the streets have nothing. If they have an animal companion it will motivate those with little hope to take care of their friend, and to take care of themselves in order to continue being able to care for their friend. I have worked with homeless people, and believe me, if someone entirely alone has an animal, it will be the most important thing in their lives.
Marta Puig 6 years ago
I loved the post, it shows the true nature of "homeless" people and fur babies. Usually the doggies get better treatment than in "normal" homes, where they can go ignored or abused. Thumbs up heartloving man
diane a 6 years ago
This is just so poignant and true. The homeless on the streets have nothing. If they have an animal companion it will motivate those with little hope to take care of their friend, and to take care of themselves in order to continue being able to care for their friend. I have worked with homeless people, and believe me, if someone entirely alone has an animal, it will be the most important thing in their lives.
Marta Puig 6 years ago
I loved the post, it shows the true nature of "homeless" people and fur babies. Usually the doggies get better treatment than in "normal" homes, where they can go ignored or abused. Thumbs up heartloving man
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