“Love still exists. Loyalty still exists.”
In 2021, a frail stray dog wandered into the life of Ceyhun Satır, a shopkeeper in Turkey. The pup, hungry and alone, approached the entrance of Satır’s home appliance store. An animal lover at heart, Satır didn’t hesitate to offer the dog a meal, unknowingly beginning a beautiful, long-lasting friendship.
After that day, the dog, later named Ares by Satır, became a frequent visitor. Each visit brought mutual joy—Ares enjoyed the food and water provided, while Satır cherished the loyal companionship. Though unable to formally adopt Ares, Satır made sure the pup was never far from care and love.
“Ares always comes back to me,” Satır shared. “He’s part of my life now.”
Ares even gained fame when a Google Street View camera captured him resting peacefully outside the shop. For Satır, Ares’ happiness and health were more than enough reward for his kindness. But this week, Ares surprised Satır with an unforgettable gesture.
During one of his visits, Ares arrived at the shop carrying an unexpected gift—a baked chicken drumstick. A delicacy for any dog, Ares had chosen to forgo eating it himself, offering it instead as a token of gratitude to his human friend.
“I cried like a child,” Satır recalled. “It was a moment that reminded me love and loyalty still exist.”
Today, Ares is a vibrant, happy dog, far from the struggling stray Satır first encountered. And in caring for Ares, Satır found not just purpose but a lifelong friend.
“Ares is my brother, and I am his,” Satır said. “He’s shown me a kind of humanity I rarely see in people.”
This touching bond between man and dog serves as a powerful reminder of the profound connections kindness can create.