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When a wildfire in Florida got out of control, the local fire-crew responded immediately to save lives. Soon, a member of the crew heard a faint bark from among the pines and went in to investigate.
The fireman was shocked to see an abandoned guard dog chained-up to a tree on the property. The dog, later named Smokey, was taken to the nearest hospital for immediate treatment of his third-degree burns.
Smokey was later transferred to a specialized burn-care unit under the care of veterinarian Dr. Latimer. Dr. Latimer was heartbroken to see Smokey slowly losing his hold on life, so he resolved to do everything he could to help him survive.
After weeks of tender love and specialized care, Smokey was able to beat the odds and come out as a survivor! He never experienced a loving touch as a guard dog, but in the hospital, he experienced the true meaning of being a cherished and nurtured pet!
Smokey was later adopted by one of the care staff. In this video, we see Smokey make his first visit to the hospital after recovery. The moment he sees Dr. Latimer, he lights up with joy and races in for a huge hug!
Smokey also goes on to greet his other caregivers with lots of hugs and kisses. Smokey (now named Fenrir) has left his life of abandonment and abuse far behind, and to him, everyone who helped him survive is an angel!
Click the video below to watch this heart-touching reunion between Smokey and Dr. Latimer!
Check out another heartwarming story that will make you smile:
The Alaskan Malamute, named Dude, knew something was up when his parents went “missing” for days. But when they finally returned home, they weren’t alone. Dude is surprised to see a little human nonchalantly sleeping in a baby carrier beside Mom!
Many people believe that having dogs around babies can be a very dangerous idea. However, one couple shared a video of their dog’s reaction to their newborn baby, and it is melting hearts everywhere!
The Alaskan Malamute, named Dude, knew something was up when his parents went “missing” for days. But when they finally returned home, they weren’t alone. Dude is surprised to see a little human nonchalantly sleeping in a baby carrier beside Mom!
The parents introduce Dude to his newborn sister, Savannah. The dog’s eyes sparkle in joy at the sight of the baby, and he immediately plunges his mouth into the baby carrier to gently kiss his little sister!
To seal his happiness, Dude adorably tilts his head back and lets out a celebratory howl. The furry big boy is completely besotted with Savannah as he keeps staring at her with his huge puppy eyes!
The parents never expected to witness such a passionate reaction from Dude! From the looks of it, Savannah is going to have a great time growing up with her protective big brother. We can’t wait to see Dude and Savannah’s blossoming friendship!
