Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/serbian-boy-hugs-stray-dogs/
A young boy in Serbia was caught on camera giving a pair of stray dogs some hugs, and it’s warming the hearts of people around the world.
The video was shared on Reddit by u/zperic1 and shows the boy petting two street dogs affectionately. He gets down on his needs to pet the dogs and gives them hugs before turning to leave.
However, the boy doesn’t get far before he turns back. It seems he couldn’t leave without giving the pups one more hug!
The sweet video went viral on TikTok, with many people commenting on how wholesome it was to see such a young boy with a heart for animals.
Watch the video below:
According to an OIE Platform report, stray dogs in Serbia are an increasing issue, with their numbers contuing to rise each year. The report indicates that the “Republic of Serbia has no strategy for solving this problem at the national level.”
With so many stray dogs, the European Society of Dog and Animal Welfare claims that the animals are often subjected to cruel treatment, including organized dogfighting and torture for sport. They said, “In the Republic of Serbia, dogs and cats experience inhumane capture and death in a never ending attempt by authorities to control the stray animal populations of towns and cities.”
According to the ESDAW, even children get in on the cruelty to stray dogs in Serbia, with local non-profit Humanimal Balkins saying that many Serbians view the stray dogs as little more than vermin.
In a country riddled with a disdain for street dogs, it’s incredibly refreshing to see a young boy with a heart for animals.
Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog
