{"id":3845,"date":"2020-08-27T12:16:35","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T04:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=3845"},"modified":"2020-09-14T23:03:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T15:03:02","slug":"man-adopts-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/man-adopts-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Gives Birth Under Man’s Working Desk, So He Adopts Her And Her Pups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Man adopts dog that gave birth under his desk<\/h2>\n
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Having a dog can be a life-changing experience. These canine companions are the best friends we could ever ask for, sticking with us through thick and thin with unwavering love and loyalty. At the same time, taking care of a dog is a challenging task with lots of responsibilities involved, forcing us to grow up and become a better version of ourselves.<\/p>\n

But sometimes, we don\u2019t get to actively make the decision of owning a dog \u2013 sometimes, fate brings them to us. This Vietnamese man, for example, has just welcomed not one, but six new furry members into his family<\/strong> after a stray dog came under his working desk and gave birth to five pups.<\/p>\n

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He took care of the dog after she gave birth<\/h3>\n
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The story of this kind-hearted man was shared by his wife Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a> on Ch\u00e1o H\u00e0nh Mi\u1ec5n Ph\u00ed<\/a>, a Facebook forum where Vietnamese people share heartwarming stories that instill positivity.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

According to Th\u00fay, her husband is currently on a business trip away from home, where he works as a construction project supervisor in a remote area in the southern Vietnamese province of Long An. Then one day, this dog \u2013 seemingly a stray \u2013 just took shelter under his desk at the Long An work site, and gave birth to 5 puppies.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The dog appeared unkempt and neglected, but was extremely gentle. She appeared to have a special connection with Th\u00fay\u2019s husband too. As the man told her not to bite off the umbilical cords too close to her pups\u2019 bodies, fearing she might accidentally hurt them, the mother dog seemingly understood and followed his instructions.<\/p>\n

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\nVideo credit: Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Being a dog lover, Th\u00fay\u2019s husband has now taken it upon himself to feed and take care of the mother dog and her pups. Thanks to his efforts, they are all staying healthy and putting on weight.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

When the pups get older, the man also plans to bring all the dogs back to his home in T\u00e2y Ninh, 100KM away from his work site \u2013 where they will have a big yard and a garden to play in.<\/p>\n

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Netizens are touched<\/h3>\n
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\u201cThank you for taking the dogs under your wings. There are indeed still many good people in this world\u201d<\/em>
\nImage credit: Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Understandably, the cute story has melted many netizens\u2019 hearts. In addition to thanking Th\u00fay\u2019s family for their generosity, people are also saying that Th\u00fay is lucky to have married such a compassionate man. It is a common belief that animals can sense humans\u2019 intentions, so if a dog or a cat comes to you for aid in its time of need, it is proof that you have a kind heart \u2013 as has proven to be the case here.<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cYour husband is top-notch!\u201d<\/em>
\nImage credit: Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a>
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\u201cAnimals can always tell good people from bad ones. Wish you and your family luck,\u201d netizen Y\u1ebfn Nhi commented on Th\u00fay\u2019s post, and the storyteller replied, \u201cThank you. I also think she saw the gentle soul of my husband, that\u2019s why she came to him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Many Vietnamese also consider having a dog entering their houses as a sign of prosperity, and say that good things will come to Th\u00fay\u2019s family in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cFortune is upon you,\u201d a Facebook user who goes by the name T\u00e2m Di\u1ec7u wrote, to which Th\u00fay said, \u201cHe just wanted to look out for the dogs, he didn\u2019t really think much about good or bad omens. When I told his parents, they also said we should bring them all home.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Nguy\u1ec5n Ng\u1ecdc Th\u00fay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Dog comes under man\u2019s desk to give birth, gets adopted<\/h3>\n
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We couldn\u2019t be happier that this mother dog and her pups have found a loving home. However, there are still thousands of stray cats and dogs out there who have to fend for themselves on the streets, or end up getting trapped by people with evil intentions.<\/p>\n

Animal welfare in Vietnam is no doubt still a major issue that will require a lot of time and effort to address, but for now, pet owners can contribute by being more responsible. Having your furkids spayed can result in fewer unwanted puppies and kittens being abandoned.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, if you are looking for a lifelong companion, remember, \u201cadopt, don\u2019t shop.\u201d The animal shelter in your area no doubt has dozens of wonderful dogs and cats who are just waiting for a caring owner to give their unconditional love to.<\/p>\n

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