(Picture: Suelen Schaumloeffel)

This is Lara.

She’s a rescue puppy who is keen on helping other dogs less fortunate than herself.

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Now eight months old, she was rescued from the streets of Brazil by owner Suelen Shaumloeffel.

And she clearly remembers how tough street life was because when she saw a homeless dog on a cold evening, she dragged her new blanket out to share it with him.


(Picture: Suelen Schaumloeffel)

It’s been chilly in the region recently and so Suelen bought a thicker blanket out to ensure that Lana was warm and cosy in her outdoor doghouse.

Little did she know that after being tucked in, Lana was actually taking the blanket out to ensure that her new pal had a comfortable sleep.

(Picture: Suelen Schaumloeffel)

One morning Suelen came down to find both lying on it.



Suelen has been leaving food and water out for the stray dog since even though he runs away anytime she approaches.

But she thinks it’s what Lana would want.

(Picture: Suelen Schaumloeffel)

‘I thought, “How beautiful that she did that for her friend”,’ Suelen tells The Dodo.

‘My best four-legged friend reminded me of something so important: generosity!

(Picture: Suelen Schaumloeffel)

‘She is the nicest little dog I’ve ever met. We forget sometimes the difference we can make in someone’s life. She reminded me of this.’

*Not crying, just something in my eyes*.

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