Edward could barely drag his hind legs when they found him as a stray dog in Maryland, United States.
The veterinarians were clear: severe arthritis, spinal deterioration and a prognosis of just 6 months to live. The family that decided to foster him wasn’t looking for a miracle; they simply wanted to give him the best days possible before the end. Then they discovered something simple: the neighborhood ice cream truck.
Lindsay B., his owner, says that as soon as Edward hears that familiar melody, he summons strength that he doesn’t seem to have the rest of the week and walks to the street. The ice cream vendor waits for him with his little cup ready at the window. It’s been 27 months since that diagnosis. Edward is still here, enjoying his ice cream twice a week, cooling off with the garden hose and cuddled up with the family that adopted him for good.