By james art A video of an influencer from Vadodara in Gujarat helping a stray dog while removing a garland tied around its neck has gone viral on social media.
The video, shared by the influencer with the Instagram username Maureen Moto, shows him seeing the dog while riding his bike and immediately stopped to help.
Disappointed by the sight, he tried to approach the animal. Initially hesitant, the dog kept his distance, but the influencer remained patient and persistent.
After some time, the influencer was able to gain the dog’s trust. Once the dog felt safe, it approached him and allowed the influencer to carefully remove the garland from his neck. He also took a moment to pet the dog.
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The video got social media users reacting to it. While several users shared their similar experiences, others praised the influencer for his kind gesture.
“I have absolutely no idea why this guy isn’t famous. You did a very good job untying the garland from him [the dog’s] door,” said a user.
Another user added: “At my school a pigeon was stuck in a net and the students tried to help it. The teachers called us to go to class, but we stayed until the staff helped the pigeon to escape.”
“In Nepal, we put teak [tilak] and worship them in kukur tihar [dog]. We also place a flower mala around their neck when we worship them and feed them food. Thank you for your kindness,” said one user.
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The influencer’s actions resonated with viewers online as they highlighted the importance of kindness to animals in need.