Learn more about the child who changed the lives of countless stray animals by helping them find a home
Thiago, the 11-year-old boy who managed to find a home for more than 50 stray dogs by bathing them to increase the chances of adoption
Thiago, 11, is a child with a heart of gold, residing in the Brazilian city of Antônio Prado in Rio Grande do Sul. Defender of the animal cause, in his Instagram profile he proclaims himself a vegetarian by choice and for love. Unlike many of his peers who spend hours and hours in front of televisions and video games, Thiago loves to use his free time differently and spend Sundays, with the support of his father, washing and helping stray dogs and cats in his city. find a new accommodation more easily.
The very young Thiago began to devote himself to the animals in difficulty of his country years ago, helping to fight the stray dogs rambling in Brazil with a completely original idea: bathe street dogs, rescued by the NGO Noah's Ark association where Thiago volunteers, so that they pass by being looked at differently by passers-by and subsequently be adopted.
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From the deep desire to help his animal friends, in 2020 the project "Sou de rua mas to limpinho" was born - "I'm a stray, but I'm clean" which, thanks to social media, has made known the story of the sweet Thiago and his friends on all fours to which he changed his life.
So far the little boy and his dad have bathed over 50 Brazilian dogs and most of them have found a new permanent home in a very short time. This fills Thiago with joy and motivates him to continue his noble business.
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Thiago is not only dedicated to making the strays of his city beautiful, but he posts photos on social channels to give the animals greater visibility, sharing the moments spent together and showing his followers who that dog really is, his character and tell his own story.
Adopting is the best choice that can be made to save an animal in difficulty, but if this is not possible there are many ways to help our four-legged friends such as volunteering at associations or kennels and catteries, feeding strays, stalling them. waiting to find them a home or simply put a bowl of water available in the warmer months.
It is possible to contribute at any age and with any availability. Thiago's story is proof of this.
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