The mistreatment and savagery towards the most vulnerable living beings on earth seems to have no bounds. Despite a global pandemic that still puts our lives at risk, we remain insensitive to this issue. Recent incidents, like the one faced by the Malaga Plant and Animal Protection Association (SPAPMA), make us reflect on this matter. They found a 9-month-old mastiff under incredibly appalling conditions.

Fortunately, a kind-hearted resident of Puerto de la Torre in Malaga was able to hear the weak cries coming from Ulises, a puppy who found himself in dire straits. Hidden amidst the wreckage and barely hanging on, the poor pup was desperate for help- something that his neighbor was quick to offer. Once the SPAPMA was notified of Ulises’ critical condition, they were able to step in and provide the care that the little guy so desperately needed. Despite his sad circumstances, there’s something about Ulises that reveals just how much he’s been through- from his gentle nature to the way he carries himself. In fact, the shelter workers even took to calling him “Ulysses” after finding him in a container bound by rope on June 4th.