My Pet Story: Kindness repaid many times over

Hiro went from being a stray dog to an adopted dog, and was the writer’s best companion for as long as he lived. Photo: Dr Teresa Ong Wai See

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We often see stray dogs wondering around in our neighbourhoods. They look for food and shelter. Kind Samaritans always leave food for these dogs, ensuring they do not go hungry. Some even find new owners for the dogs or adopt them as pets.