Thor Goes For a Walk
Brazilian author and songwriter Paulo Coelho said, "The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them." I think a little walk around a new place is a simple yet extraordinary thing for Thor, who was adopted from HLCR last month. Likely displaced after the catastrophic floods of July 2025, Thor was picked up by Saving Shelter Strays in Bandera that same month. We discovered he was heartworm positive so a months-long treatment and recovery began. Heartworm positive dogs must be kept calm as to not overwork their delicate hearts infected by parasites, so Thor didn't get to enjoy walks or outings for a long time. I often saw him sitting or laying in his yard, silently watching other dogs go for walks with volunteers. Though we did things to raise his spirits, it was clear he longed for the enjoyment of just a nice walk to see the sights and sniff the smells, and now finally he gets to do just that with his new family. It truly is the simple things in life.