The dog pawed at the ground, desperate for water, and a kind-hearted man didn’t hesitate to spare some of his time to help. Like many stray animals, this pup relied on human kindness, and this time, luck was on his side.

Every act of compassion towards animals reflects the depth of care people have for them. Puppies and kittens are frequently abandoned, a sad reality seen daily worldwide, making it nearly impossible to rescue them all from such conditions.

Not everyone can adopt animals due to various constraints like rules or space limitations, but even small gestures matter immensely. Feeding strays, providing shelter, transporting them to safety, or advocating for their rescue are all vital contributions.

An unnamed man exemplified this in a viral video shared by Turkish businessman Tansu Yilmaz on Twitter. The footage shows the man amidst a crowd, drawing water from a public tap to quench a thirsty dog who pleaded with its paws.

Cupping his hands together, he carefully offered the water, ensuring the pup wouldn’t spill a drop. The dog eagerly drank, finishing quickly, prompting the man to fetch more water from the tap. Others nearby helped by turning on the tap, allowing him to replenish his hands and continue hydrating the grateful creature.

Yilmaz captioned the video with a poignant quote from American writer and journalist John Grogan: “Animal lovers are a special breed of human beings, generous in spirit, full of compassion, perhaps a little sentimental, and with hearts as big as the clear sky.”