Chasing The Car
Luiz was always a dog lover and he and his pooches were inseparable. But one day the ambulance arrived to take him to Santa Casa Hospital because he had some health problems.
As soon as he was taken away, the dogs began chasing the vehicle. People started filming the moment when they arrived at the hospital.
Running For Miles
After chasing the vehicle for miles, the dogs waited for their human for over a day. They didn't want to budge until they saw him!
However, the heartwarming reunion almost did not take place, according to a volunteer at Amigos de Patas, an animal welfare group who knew the man and his dogs.
The Dogs Won't Leave
The homeless man, whose first name is Luiz, was taken out of the ambulance as the dogs caught up and began surrounding him.
But then, the doctors had to take him inside the hospital, where animals are not allowed. What did these loyal pooches do?
The Dogs Were Desperate
In an interview with the Brazilian media, Amigos de Patas’ Simone Zilane said that she saw how loyal the man’s dogs were.
“The dogs were desperate. They followed the ambulance, racing after it down the roads and arrived just as Luiz was being taken into the hospital", she claimed.
Howling And Refusing To Go
“They went mad as they took him in and howled non-stop at the entrance,” added Zilane.
Zilane also explained that the dogs did not want to leave the hospital. The animals’ reaction when they see him is priceless.
Crying For Him
Believe it or not, the six dogs settled down on the pavement right in front of the Emergency entrance.
Hours passed, and you could see them whimpering and howling for their owner! The next day, Luiz almost didn’t meet his friends…
A Heartwarming Reunion
People passing the hospital noticed the pack of dogs and wondered what was happening because, let’s face it, it is a peculiar sight.
But Luiz was released and taken to his brother’s house, while the poor dogs were still waiting for him!
The Pups Are Still Waiting!
Zilane then learned that Luiz was no longer in the hospital, so another volunteer went to get him from his brother’s house and lead him to his loyal pups!
When they finally saw their human, everyone was left in awe, fighting back the tears…
Perked Up
When Luiz turned up, one of the dogs perked up and ran toward his human, as if he were greeting him.
Then, the others gathered around him, “ecstatic” to see him again, recalls Zilane. Luiz knew his dogs loved him a lot, but he never imagined they had actually waited for him!
He Didn't Know His Dogs Were Waiting
Luiz told the volunteers that he had no idea that his dogs had been patiently waiting for him for more than a day in front of the hospital.
However, he also said he wasn’t surprised about it either. After all, those loyal pooches would always follow him everywhere. But this is not their entire story.
Homeless In Brazil
Luiz had been homeless for years, but it was his choice to stay on the street with his pups.
He has been diagnosed with psychiatric problems and he didn’t want help from his family or charities. Zilane added that they even rented him a house with a yard for the dogs.
His Home Is The Street
Even though the house was good and the yard was big enough for all dogs, Luiz “didn’t accept it and refused to enter the house. He said his home is the street.”
After the stroke, Luiz agreed to get a shower and food before leaving with his dogs, and the animal welfare organization did more than that!
Caring For The Dogs
Seeing that Luiz loved his dogs so much, the animal welfare group fed and watered them.
They also treated the pooches for worms, vaccinated, neutered and chipped them. These dogs surely have his back, no matter what.
Getting Treatment
Just like Luiz and his pups, another man in Brazil showed up one night at the Hospital Regional Alto Vale.
Healthcare worker Cris Mamprim saw a homeless man named César enter the hospital for a health problem. But the man was not alone. Just outside, he had a group of dogs waiting for him to return!
Chubby Pooches
In an interview with The Dodo, Mamprim said that these dogs looked chubby and well taken care of.
Seeing them at the door showed how much this man loved them. Then, the staff made a heartwarming gesture…
He Saved Food For His Pups!
The staff decided to let his pooches in, and they offered both the patient and his dogs some food. Aww!
After eating a little, César saved some of his food for later, so that he could feed his dogs. Meanwhile, somewhere in Peru, two dogs didn’t want to leave his master alone in the ambulance!
An Injured Man
In Peru, an emergency crew arrived to rescue a man who had fallen on the street and injured his head.
But he was not alone – his two dogs were by his side and even hopped in the ambulance, guarding him as he was on the stretcher!
You Can Stay
Seeing that they didn’t want to leave him alone, the caretakers decided to let the dogs stay in the hospital next to their owner.
Joha Morillas Zapata, a hospital intern, posted these photos on social media and they obviously went viral.
Example Of Loyalty
The photos showed an “Example of loyalty,” wrote Zapata, adding that these were “the patients of the day.”
It’s so great to see how much our dogs love us and that they are willing to stay by our side no matter what! Now smooch your dog!