Chained for 5 Years: The Dog Who Gave a Cucumber as a Gift Just to Be Loved
Can you imagine being tied to a tree for over a year?
That was this dog’s entire world—just a rusted chain, barely over a meter long.
Every time someone walked past, he would jump up on two legs, wagging his tail wildly, eyes filled with hope:
“Please don’t leave me!”
“Please take me with you!”
This was reality for a dog in a forgotten corner of a rural village.
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A World That Forgot Him
For over five years, this dog stood guard outside an 83-year-old woman’s house.
His “home” was a makeshift shelter of scrap wood.
A bowl of rotting food sat spoiled in the 40°C heat, surrounded by piles of feces and stagnant water swarming with flies.
And yet, he smiled. He wagged his tail. He hoped.
In places like this, dogs are often treated not as companions, but as alarms.
The woman said she was powerless. She didn’t know how to care for him.
Her intentions may not have been cruel, but ignorance can be just as deadly.
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Then Came a Stranger
One day, a woman visited the village and saw the dog. She couldn’t get his eyes out of her mind. She came back the next day with food.
When he saw her again, he ran to the edge of his chain in delight, and gently dropped a cucumber at her feet. It was the cleanest thing he could find. His way of saying: Thank you.
He devoured the food she brought. Not because he was just hungry, but because no one had ever brought him something so thoughtful. He held onto the bowl like it was treasure.
From that moment on, she returned three times a week. Cleaning his space. Feeding him real meals. Giving him what no one else ever did—love.
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The Fight for His Freedom
She begged the old woman to let her take the dog. But the woman refused. “I need my children’s permission,” she said.
So the rescuer tracked down the daughter.
“This dog has served your family for over five years,” she pleaded. “He’s old. He’s losing fur. He deserves to retire with dignity.”
But the daughter said no.
As if understanding, the dog jumped up, placing his paws on the woman’s chest as if to say: Please don’t give up on me.
She didn’t.
She kept showing up.
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A Breakthrough—and a Price
Finally, one day, hope returned. The daughter was home. The rescuer tried again.
After three hours of emotional pleading, they agreed to let him go. But only for a price: nearly 50,000 yuan (almost $7,000 USD).
It was an impossible sum.
Until the internet stepped in. Donations poured in from kind souls who had followed the story.
And then—freedom.
The chain was cut. The dog froze. Then bolted, barking with glee. For the first time in his life, he could run.
Before he left, he turned back. Not with resentment, but with a gentle, forgiving look. He even kissed his old home goodbye.
Even now, that moment brings tears to the eyes of those who watched.
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A New Beginning
At the pet shop, his smell was unbearable. His skin was damaged from years without proper care. But he stood still during the entire grooming session—as if he knew: They’re helping me now.
He passed his health checks. His issues were minor. He just needed love. And now, he had plenty.
Today, he sleeps on a soft bed. Eats regular meals. Feels the grass under his paws and the breeze on his face.
He’s no longer forgotten.
He’s home.
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Every Dog Deserves This
This story, told by the amazing team behind the Animal Rescue YouTube channel, is just one of many. But it’s one we’ll never forget.
If this dog’s journey touched your heart, please share his story. Let’s remind the world: no animal should ever be born just to be chained.
Because sometimes, all it takes is one person who cares to change everything.
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