It started like any ordinary afternoon in the heart of Jieyang City. But on one quiet street, something unthinkable brought people to a halt.
A small dog lay motionless near the roadside, an arrow lodged deep in her chest. The image was disturbing. She couldn’t speak, but the pain and desperation in her eyes said everything.
Local veterinarian Dr. Chen was called immediately. He arrived within minutes and found the dog barely breathing. The arrow had pierced her lungs and had come dangerously close to her heart. Her chest was filling with blood, and her body was growing cold. There was no time to lose.
Dr. Chen rushed her to the clinic and began emergency surgery. For two intense hours, he and his team worked to remove the arrow, stop the bleeding, and stitch the wounds that tore through both sides of her chest.
Her survival hung by a thread, but slowly, her vital signs began to improve. She was still weak, but she had made it.
A Slow Healing and Unlikely Friendships
They named her Mingda, which means to be blessed after disaster. It was the perfect name for a dog who had come so close to death and somehow pulled through.
Mingda remained calm through her recovery, enduring infusions, injections, and daily treatments with quiet strength. Despite everything she had experienced, she showed no signs of fear or aggression. The clinic became more than a place of healing. It became her safe space.
When the community heard her story, people brought food, toys, and support. By the third day, Mingda was strong enough to step outside for gentle walks. Her eyes were brighter. Her tail moved again.
Around the same time, a tiny piglet was brought into the clinic. The staff called him Piggy. To everyone’s surprise, the little pig and Mingda became fast friends. They ate together, played together, and comforted one another. When Piggy’s odd food left Mingda looking shocked, it brought laughter to the whole room.
Dr. Chen, moved by Mingda’s courage, brought in his own dog Qiqi—the one who had donated blood to save her. At first, Qiqi kept her distance. But over time, their bond grew stronger, and soon they were sharing space like old friends.
A New Life Filled with Love and Trust
By the fifteenth day, Mingda was exploring the clinic with energy and curiosity. Her appetite returned. Her eyes sparkled. Each time Dr. Chen arrived, she rushed to greet him with excitement and affection. She rolled onto her back for belly rubs and leaned into his touch without fear.
On the twentieth day, something beautiful happened. Dr. Chen knew he could not part with her. He officially adopted Mingda and brought her home. There, she became part of his family alongside Qiqi. What started as a rescue had grown into something deeper.
It was only weeks earlier, in March of 2023, that Mingda had been found on the street, wounded and near death. Now, she was a different dog. Her body had healed and trust had been restored. Her joy had returned.
Photos of her journey spread online. People were moved by her story of survival, her friendship with Piggy, and her deep bond with Dr. Chen. A year later, she is happy, healthy, and full of life. Her past no longer defines her.
Mingda is living proof that even in a world where cruelty exists, compassion still shines through. She was saved not just by medicine, but by love. And that love gave her everything she needed to start again.