When a surveillance camera captured a homeless dog shoplifting a book about abandonment, the stray canine finally got the break he needed to find a loving home.
Last week in the Feevale University bookshop in Hamburgo, Brazil, the dog wandered into the shop, past the oblivious front desk attendant, and carefully picked up a book in his mouth before casually trotting out of the store, tail wagging.
A student who had witnessed the theft followed the dog and retrieved the book, returning it to the stunned woman behind the desk. The book was aptly entitled “The Days of Abandonment.”
A video of the cheeky, thieving dog was posted to Facebook, where it was viewed by local animal rescuers who took the lucky dog in, provided him with vaccinations and a bath, and delivered him to a foster home.
The bookstore, named Infinity Livraria, later posted this update on their Facebook page:
“Good afternoon! Moving on to give an update of the situation of the dog. For those who do not know, after fleeing from a temporary home the dog of the video came to stop here at the University. Now in the afternoon, two volunteers from Projeto Amparo Animal have come here and he will return to the same temporary home, where he will be medicated, vaccinated and very well taken care of,” Infinity Bookstore wrote in an update. “When it is 100%, it will be available for adoption. Thank you for all your affection with us and the dog.”
After being abandoned and alone, we hope this sweet pup has some happier reading material in future!
Seriously..???
“For those who do not know, after fleeing from a temporary home the dog of the video came to stop here at the University. Now in the afternoon, two volunteers from Projeto Amparo Animal have come here and he will return to the same temporary home, where he will be medicated, vaccinated and very well taken care of,”
Does anyone else find this wrong, that he was returned to SAME temporary home where he wasn’t monitored properly in the first place? And had not received any medical care etc until AFTER running away. Maybe he left for a reason. I wasn’t expecting that as an ending. Praying he’s in a NEW permanent home with caring, competent people ASAP.
the dog ” stole ” a book about abandonment…….. is that a coincidence or animals are 100 TIMES more intelligent than what we think…. ? Bless him and all the animals on this planet victims of never ending human cruelty.
Hoping this dog finds a beautiful forever home where he is loved!
this is so sad to see ,I love animals shouldn’t happen
Awwwwwwww…..and some people think animals are dumb! THEY are the dumb ones! Way to go pup!
I am very emotional at this time because for a homeless dog to choose a book entitled “The Days of Abandonment” not only shows intelligence but sadness for being left alone. It seems as though he was just trying to convey to humans how very lonely he feels and his desire for love and companionship. I pray he gets a great caring forever home soon. I am a little concerned though as to why he left his temporary home and would hope that it is being investigated by these rescuers. I know from experience that not every one who takes in needy animals will treat them with love and care.
Great comment Sheila I too wondered about why he left his temp home,I pray he;s not being abused in any way.
I truly believe that dogs are sacred creatures with their seeming;y unlimited love for humans and often other animals,they are so beautiful.
Brazil, I am glad you have a new, loving home ! Love you !
VERY INTELLIGENT DOG ! & A HAPPY ENDING FOR HIM !
Ben blij dat hij monster(man) word opgesloten en het liefst de sleutel weggooien??
I hope this dog finds a loving forever home. I too am wondering why the dog left it’s temporary home. Was it being abused or did they somy not have an escape proof yard (meaning the dog may have been poorly supervised). More to the point why is it being returned to the same place? ????
He may not have actually been fleeing. Street dogs in my experience are more comfortable on the street, no matter how bad their situation there was, because it’s what they are accustomed to, and it takes time for them to settle into a different routine, accept the confinement and enjoy the benefits of being looked after. Let’s hope that is what happened in this case.
Good 4 u pup letting the world know u r abandon n alone
I was concerned about them saying the pup fled the temporary home. why did the dog flee the temporary home. were they taking good care of him or were they not. I hope he does get adopted by someone nice who will love him and care for him. He seems to be very special in that he stole a very relevant book for his welfare.
Smart dog but I wish the pup well in finding a forever home sometimes it takes one of god’s creatures to open up on things I’ll be praying this dog gets his forever home if you weren’t in south America I would gladly take you
Now he needs to go to a free speech library and pick up a copy of “Every Vaccine Produces Harm,” by Dr. Moulden.
Sue: First off, that precious dog deserves so much better than to be homeless in an especially cruel nation. I so hope things get far better, for him and Brazil and all animals. Secondly, people have been so conditioned to believe “vaccines = love” and to hate anyone who questions that. The industry has been very clever and done a great job with the massive assistance of endless free advertising from the “news” media. Despite all evidence to the contrary, vaccines are constantly painted as lifesaving and safe. All who believe that should not be afraid to read Dr. Moulden’s book among much else from the anti-vax side, and then decide which side they’re on.
I hope this dog finds his forever home!!
What a lovely dog. I want it please. I don;t like the sound of the dog having a temporary home though. Anything wrong in trying to find it a permanent home? I have only visited Brazil once so I have no idea how they treat animals. I know Greece, Russia, China, Romania and Bosnia are appalling are some of the worse when it comes to animal welfare and laws. Cruelty means nothing. Then again, many countries don;t abide by laws and anything goes. A funny video but also sad but the world is a horrible place. Something we learn when we become adults. People make our beautiful planet shit.
Brazil has a horrible animal rights record. So many street dogs and no one cares for them except some few rescues are starting up. I worry about this dog because he seems like he did not want to go back to that temporary home. I hope they are not mean to him I don’t like the fact that he ran away from the temporary home.
Wait a minute, you contradict yourself; first you say dog was abandoned, then you say he ran away from his foster home. Which is it? And did anyone think to check on his environment and care in the foster home. Why would he run away from a home where he was well treated? I don’t like the sound of this.. Gail
I totally agree with you. I hope someone will check on these people
I adopted a dog many years ago. When he got a chance he would leave. He was loved, well fed, vetted, cared for. It took 2 yrs before he would be able to be off leash without running. He at first knew no better. I have a dog now who loved to get outside the fence. He would get out and freeze. I also have a dog who got away and just ran around our culdesac for a half hour before jumping in my car. She never got out my sight and not because of me. Leaving someplace doesn’t mean the animal is being mistreated. I sounds to me that this pup knew a better way to get her story out there and did it. When she is ready because of her story she has a better chance of adoption.