Lak’s life began in a way no animal should ever experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a cruel man bought Lak, a small, innocent  puppy, with no intention of providing care or love. When Lak didn’t obey his orders—something a tiny puppy couldn’t possibly understand—the man cruelly poured boiling water over Lak’s head. The pain was unimaginable, and Lak was left barely breathing, his fur and skin burned away, and his spirit crushed. In a heartless act, his abuser then discarded him on the street, leaving the helpless puppy to suffer alone.

When we arrived at the scene, the sight of Lak was heartbreaking. Nearly all the skin on his head had been burned away, and his tiny body was limp with pain. The puppy, only a few weeks old, had never been properly trained, let alone loved. He couldn’t possibly have understood why he was being punished. It was evident that the puppy had suffered severe physical and emotional trauma, and we knew we had to act fast to save him.