A Silent Cry on the Mountain Pass
The golden puppy pawed at the older dog’s back, trying to scrape away the swarm of black insects covering a deep, circular wound.
The adult golden retriever lay flat on the gravel shoulder, her eyes half-closed and her breathing slow as she rested her chin on the pebbles.
A white car appeared in the far distance, winding its way down the narrow mountain road between the tall green pine trees.
The puppy left the injured dog’s side and trotted directly into the center of the asphalt path.
It planted its tiny paws on the road, facing a black sedan that had pulled up right behind the white car.
The black car came to a complete stop just inches away from the small dog, its headlights shining on the puppy’s light fur.
The puppy scrambled up onto the bumper and then up onto the hood of the car, looking directly through the windshield at the driver.
An Unexpected Ally Steps In
The driver’s side door swung open, and an elderly man with a long white beard and a black suit stepped out onto the mountain road.
He reached out and patted the puppy on the hood, then walked to the rear of his vehicle and popped the trunk open with a soft click.
From the trunk, he lifted a grey zipper medical kit with a red cross marked on the top cover.
He carried the kit over to the side of the road where the injured dog remained motionless on the gravel.
The puppy quickly scrambled down from the car and followed, nesting itself on the older dog’s back right next to the wound.
The man knelt in the dirt, placing his hands gently near the injured animal to assess the damage to her side.
He unzipped the grey bag, reached into his kit, and pulled out a white aerosol spray can with a red nozzle.
Treating the Open Wound
He pointed the nozzle at the circular wound and pressed down, releasing a thick white mist directly onto the injured patch of skin.
The insects immediately began to scatter and fall away, clearing out from the exposed red flesh under the fur.
The puppy watched closely, its head tilted downward as the man sprayed another generous layer over the injured area.
The adult dog kept her head down on the gravel, letting out a soft sigh but remaining completely still during the treatment.
Once the insects were completely gone from the area, the man set the spray can down on the dirt road and reached back into his medical bag.
He pulled out a large sterile white patch and carefully peeled off the adhesive backing with his fingers.
He pressed the adhesive pad directly over the clean wound, smoothing down the edges with his thumbs to make sure it stuck to the fur.
The puppy leaned its head against the man’s wrist, watching his hands finish the work of securing the white bandage.
A Quiet Moment of Safety
The man patted the white patch one last time to ensure it was secure against the dog’s golden fur.
He sat back on his heels, letting his hands rest on his knees as he looked at the two dogs sitting together on the roadside.
The older golden retriever slowly raised her head from the gravel, turning her face to look up at him with clear eyes.
The puppy slid off her back and curled up right next to her chest, nuzzling its face into her neck.
The man reached forward with both hands and wrapped his arms around both of their necks, pulling them close to his suit jacket.
He closed his eyes and rested his forehead against the adult dog’s temple, breathing in slowly.
The puppy pressed its wet nose against the older dog’s cheek while the man held them tightly in his embrace on the side of the mountain road.
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