A little dog found in a sorry state rolled up in an old tire, as his only protection against the weather and his injuries, left his hero heartbroken.

With all he had to offer, Figo thanked his savior for rescuing him from a life of pain, hunger, and cold.

And what does a dog have to offer? Love, of course! Lots of canine hugs and kisses. Here is Figo’s story.

Greece is full of street animals . After the economic crisis in the country last year, many animals were abandoned and left on the streets to multiply and live a life of disease and malnutrition.

But the mission of a man named Takis is to rescue these abandoned animals .

It all started when he found a dog with one of its legs broken, struggling to survive in a garbage-filled area near his house.

The little dog had no hope but to cling to the tire looking for some warmth.

The rescuer approached to lift the animal and what he discovered left him with his soul broken into a thousand pieces.

As soon as she took him, she began to feed him and fill him with a lot of love. She selflessly cared for him until Figo regained his health; and within months, Takis was caring for about 40 animals in the area .

The situation did not excite the neighbors very much, so this animal rescuer bought a piece of land that became his own shelter .

Learn Figo’s story , from being rescued from an old tire, to being helped to be playful and happy:

He currently cares for 350 dogs, 50 cats, 6 goats and 2 sheep that now call the Takis shelter home. He runs the shelter alone, with financial help from donations .

One of the many calls Takis received was about Figo, the abandoned dog sleeping in an old tire.

Figo received the best dinner and couldn’t stop eating

Figo was malnourished, covered in fleas, and had many injuries , but had somehow managed to maintain a kind and friendly nature despite his suffering.

When Figo was brought to the Taquis home, he didn’t even know what it was like to be in a clean, welcoming and safe environment.

You never imagined what it felt like to be treated with responsibility, respect and love.

He went straight to the cat litter box and lay down as if he were in the most comfortable bed in the world . But with Takis’s help, Figo soon discovered what it was like to feel a real bed and slept in a deep, peaceful sleep for what seemed like the first time in his life.

The next day, Takis gave Figo real food . The dog devoured everything quickly and it seemed like he would never stop eating. Food is Figo’s favorite thing in the world, but he seriously competes with Takis.

Little by little and with perseverance, Figo began to leave behind his life full of misery, uncertainty and sadness . His injuries have healed, he has gained some weight and feels more loving, healthy and agile than ever.

There is still a way to go for this puppy to be 100%, but at the rate he is going, we have no doubt that he will achieve it in a very short time.

Now, Figo is a playful, loving, loyal dog and can’t stop giving hugs and kisses to his hero.

Figo, despite so much suffering, knew how to thank his best friend with the best of hugs. May his story motivate us to do much more for every creature in need we meet along the way.