While enjoying a family getaway at the beach in Peru, a woman stumbled upon a small dog sitting by himself, gazing out at the ocean waves. Little did she know, there was a touching yet sad story behind the pup’s behavior. Jolie Mejía, a 23-year-old from Lima, noticed the canine on the nearby shores of Punta Negra back on February 27th. Upon approaching him, she realized he was quite friendly.
According to The Epoch Times, Mejía, a student of marketing, shared that she found a dog on the beach. She believed that the dog was not abandoned because it looked well-groomed and had a green ribbon around its neck. Mejía thought that the owner of the dog might be swimming in the sea. The dog was calm and had a friendly gaze. It initially kept its distance but eventually laid down and allowed Mejía to pat him while she took some photographs. A man recognized the dog and informed Mejía that it was called Vaguito, which means wanderer in English.
As per the information provided, when the woman saw Mejia with Vaguito, she assumed that he was the owner of the dog. In response, Mejia casually told her that she need not worry and that he was just returning the dog to his rightful owner. However, to his surprise, the woman informed him that Vaguito was not her dog. She then went on to reveal that Vaguito was a famous and well-loved dog on the beach. Every local in the neighborhood knew him and adored him. It was at this moment that Mejia learned the heart-wrenching story behind Vaguito’s daily pilgrimage to the shore. Apparently, Vaguito’s owner, a fisherman, had passed away almost a year ago. Ever since then, the loyal dog would come to the shore every day, patiently waiting for his beloved owner’s boat to return.
Mejía was deeply moved by the story of a lonely dog named Vaguito who had lost its owner, a fisherman, and lived on a beach. Whenever he saw boats or fishermen, his excitement was palpable. Though she wanted to help Vaguito, Mejía learned that the dog was being well cared for by the locals, including food, shelter, and medical attention. Instead, she decided to share Vaguito’s story on social media with the hope of motivating her friends to visit and give him love. She believed that taking him away from the beach would cause more harm than good. On Twitter, Mejía shared Vaguito’s heartwarming tale, which had a profound impact on her.
The viral tweet about Vaguito, the small dog who lost his owner, received an outpouring of love and empathy from many people. Despite not having returned to Punta Negra since her encounter with Vaguito, Mejía believes that it’s important for people to understand how significant a human friend is to a dog. She emphasized that dogs’ love is boundless and hopes that this story serves as a motivation for others to care for and cherish their furry friends with all the love they deserve.