26/11/2025
Daniel found him emaciated, hungry and full of defensive wounds from his hard life, fighting in the streets in Costa Rica. A beautiful black German shepherd, he looked elegant despite his poor nutrition and battle-weary face.
Daniel approached him and calmly whispered “good boy, good boy.”
Daniel told himself that if the dog allowed him to be picked up, he would take him home. At that point, Boy was out of fight. He was desperate and he allowed Daniel to put him into his truck and drive him to his new home.
Daniel fed Boy and kept him tethered on a leash for two days. After the second day, he removed the leash and let Boy enjoy the freedom of living up on the mountain where Daniel resided. The property was large and there were cows across the street and chickens in the yard. Boy thrived and never left the property.
He grew to love Daniel and he was a devoted family member. He took his role as protector of the property very seriously and on the few occasions when a car would drive-by on the dirt road, Boy would bark ferociously, alerting anyone in earshot that he was “on duty.”
Several years later, Daniel had the opportunity to move to the United States. He left Boy on the property with his daughter and her family. Boy transferred his affections and his devotion to the new family residing in the home.
However, trouble soon arrived...
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