Curious, Miguel followed the sound until he found a small, scrappy dog stranded in a fast-moving current of water. Without hesitation, he waded into the flood, fighting against the current to reach the struggling animal. The rain was so heavy that Miguel could hardly see, but he clutched the dog to his chest and made his way back to shore.
It was only then that he noticed the extent of the dog’s injuries – cuts and bruises covered its body, and it was shivering with cold. Miguel knew that he had to help the animal, so he carried it to his home and dried it off. Over the next few days, he cared for the dog, nursing it back to health with food and medication.
As the storm passed and the floodwaters receded, Miguel realized that the dog had nowhere else to go. He had grown fond of the animal, and the thought of leaving it to fend for itself broke his heart. Without hesitation, he decided to take the dog in and give it a home.
Over the coming months, Miguel and the dog – whom he named Lucky – became inseparable. Lucky proved to be a loyal and loving companion, always by Miguel’s side as he tended to the farm. Whenever the young man felt overwhelmed by the challenges of life, Lucky was there to offer a comforting paw and a wagging tail.
Years passed, and the two became known throughout the village for their unbreakable bond. Miguel never forgot the day he had saved Lucky from the flood, and he knew that the dog had saved him in return – from loneliness, from despair, from the difficulties of life in a struggling country.
Today, Miguel is an old man, and Lucky is long gone. But the memory of the day they met still fills him with a sense of pride and joy. It’s a memory he shares with his grandchildren, telling them the story of the little dog who brought hope and happiness to his life – and who he loved with all his heart.
