Too frequently we see stories of police acting inappropriately – shooting innocent and friendly pet dogs, without so much as a whisper of remorse.  But there is always the other side of the coin, police acting heroically and showing compassion to our best friends.  We do not see this side often enough.

Be prepared to bust out the Kleenex for this video, accompanied by Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel,” which we know all too well from those heartbreaking ASPCA commercials.  The video shows a police officer in Spain making just a few simple gestures to show a dog he cares.  The dog was struck by a car, and Carlos Rosa stays with him on the side of the road, refusing to leave his side.

Sadly, the dog did not survive.  His internal injuries were too severe to repair, and he was euthanized at a veterinary clinic.  But before he departed this world, he was brought some comfort by being shown the kindness of a human who made sure this dog would not be alone when he died.

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In the video filmed Thursday in Pontevedra in north-west Spain, a red car is captured by a surveillance camera pulling up to the shelter, before a man emerges from the vehicle carrying a white dog.

In a failed attempt to throw the animal over the fence, the dog hits the top of the structure and bounces back into the man’s arms.

Another man then emerges from the car to help hoist the dog over the fence, where it lands with a thud on the concrete.

As the two men drive away, the dog can be seen walking around — its leash still hanging from its neck.

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Venda

“About three years ago, my gallerist, Alain Bisotti, sensitized me to the martyrdom of greyhounds in south Europe, where these dogs are tortured for their lack of performance during the hunting season.”

Doug

“Affected by this cause, I decided to photograph these animals rescued from an actual hell.”

Aitch

So Mathias met with a number of French organizations aimed at rescuing and adopting greyhounds, who put the photographer in contact with families who have opened their homes to these poor animals.

Gazhal

The dogs that Mathias met were all at one point at the brink of death, but now had a second chance at a good life.

Armani

Mathias wished to represent their newfound dignity through portraiture, photographing them in a way that he would a human being.

Flame and Linda

Mathias writes:
“I started to photograph the dogs in a delicate and sensitive manner, posed with human-like attributes.”

Harry and Milka

“Although, photographing animals was so different from shooting people — it was so pleasant.”

Kyra

“Unlike human beings, they are not at all intimidated by the camera.”

Lili

“At first they we’re more fearful of me, so I had to be especially gentle and patient — to get them used to my smell, my voice.”

Lola

“Then came the framing, allowing them to hold still — then shoot. They show no artifices, they are pure.”

Milo

“This authenticity is so hard to find nowadays.”

Reina

The pictures that Mathias De Lattre made were then compiled into a book titled Salvados, of which 50% of the proceeds will benefit organizations aimed at saving these magnificent animals

Valuska

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