The mom asked her why she had arrived with the puppy in her arms.
The little girl didn’t even think about it: “Because they hit him”. According to her, the puppy belonged to the neighbor next door, who didn’t treat him well. The mother, who was recording, reminded her of the obvious: the puppy wasn’t hers, he had an owner, and he had to be returned. But the little girl wouldn’t let go of the animal, whom she stroked with a mixture of concern and tenderness.
There was no speech or lengthy explanation. Just a child’s conviction: if someone is in danger, you protect them, and everything else will work itself out. According to one news outlet, the mother had no choice but to accept the situation.
The video was shared on social media and drew thousands of reactions and hundreds of comments praising the girl’s empathy. That said, the alleged mistreatment is based solely on what the girl said: no one has verified it, and it’s unknown whether the puppy was returned to its owner.