“We were so amazed at his dedication …”
Stray Male Dog Shows Rare Devotion to Puppies Dumped at Abandoned Mall
On the island of Saipan, where stray dogs number around 21,000 and there are no veterinarians, the rescue group Boonie Babies got an urgent call about puppies dumped at an old mall. Co-founder Aria Keilbach and a volunteer rushed over to find the tiny pups, but what they didn’t expect was to meet an adult male dog nearby.
At first, Aria assumed the dog was the mother of the pups—but it turned out to be a male dog named Kai. They initially thought he was dumped separately and just happened upon the puppies, but his behavior soon revealed a deep bond.
When rescuers picked up the puppies, Kai panicked and followed closely, showing protective instincts usually seen in mother dogs, not males. Despite their doubts, Kai wouldn’t leave the puppies’ side.
When the puppies were placed in the rescue car’s crate, Kai worriedly assessed the situation—and eventually jumped into the car himself to join them.
Now, Kai and the puppies are safe and thriving at Boonie Babies. The pups are playful and affectionate, often cuddling on top of Kai, who seems perfectly content as their guardian.
As Aria said, “The three of them are still completely enamored with each other… looking like there is nowhere else he would rather be.”
Kai’s dedication shows that sometimes love and family come in unexpected forms.