I Smashed a Stranger’s Car Window to Save a Dog — and Then Something Completely Unexpected Happened

Yesterday was blisteringly hot—the kind of heat that makes the pavement feel like it’s melting under your shoes. The air was thick and unmoving, and all I could think about was getting home and basking in the cool breeze of my air conditioner. But first, I stopped by the grocery store for a quick dinner.

As I crossed the parking lot, squinting against the harsh sunlight, something felt… off. I turned my head and froze. Inside a parked car sat a German Shepherd, her body slumped, tongue hanging out, panting in desperation. The windows were fogged, the air inside clearly stifling. Her eyes were glassy—she was fading fast.

It was easily over 30°C outside, which meant the temperature inside that sealed car was dangerously higher. I scanned the windshield and spotted a note with a phone number. I dialed immediately.

A man answered. I tried to stay calm.

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