𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟯 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. 💔 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗱𝗱𝘀. 💙 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱. ❤️ This is the story of a little dog who never gave up and the kind souls who refused to give up on him. Most weekends at the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa are a bit like riding a rollercoaster - full of twists, turns, ups and downs. But this past Sunday brought an especially unforgettable experience for us and for one very special little dog - a 15-year-old stray Miniature Schnauzer named Karnallie. Karnallie was found wandering down busy Koeberg Road, terrified and disoriented. A kind passerby spotted him and seeing the dog’s panic, quickly ran home to fetch a dressing gown and a laundry basket to safely catch him. At first, Karnallie tried to escape and even attempted to bite his rescuer. It took the better part of the morning to earn the little dog’s trust, but eventually, Karnallie sensed he was in good hands. He calmed down enough to be gently groomed and finally accepted some food and water. The rescuer took Karnallie to Forest Drive Veterinary Surgery in Pinelands, who then contacted us to take over his care. Before arriving at our facility, Karnallie underwent a thorough veterinary examination. It was discovered that he was completely blind from cataracts, had severely neglected teeth, was extremely anxious and had a badly matted coat. He looked like a castaway - forgotten, frightened and frail. It took Karnallie’s rescuer several hours to cut away the matted hair weighing him down and causing him immense discomfort. Whilst trimming off the “dreadlocks” he found a piece of wire embedded in one of Karnallie’s front legs that must have added to his years of pain and suffering. But Karnallie had two things going for him - a kind stranger who had gone out of his way to help him and a microchip that could trace him back home. When we contacted the number linked to his microchip, his owner was stunned. Karnallie had been stolen from his home in Oranjezicht thirteen years ago. His family had spent months searching for him, eventually coming to terms with the painful loss. In the years since, they had adopted three rescue dogs and heartbreakingly, were no longer in a position to bring Karnallie back home. But the story doesn't end there. When the rescuer heard of the family's situation, he didn’t hesitate - he offered Karnallie a loving home. He insisted that this brave little dog would know love, comfort, and the gentle touch of a kind hand in his final days. We don’t often witness miracles like this - a reunion over a decade in the making, a life saved, and a second chance granted just in time. Though Karnallie’s years of neglect have taken a toll and his time may be short, we take comfort in knowing that the days ahead will be filled with warmth, love, and dignity. For Karnallie, the long journey home ended not where it began, but exactly where he was meant to be. An Identipet microchip can save a life and only at a cost of R100! 💙 #fyp #tiktok #animallovers #dogs #doglovers - @awsofsa