Dog Goes to Closed Store Daily then Leaves, One Evening Poor Boy Notices and Follows It

Quite Different

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A poor boy who worked at a warehouse near a closed bike shop noticed a scruffy dog visiting the store daily without fail. Curious to see where it was going, he followed it one day and discovered a heartbreaking secret. 18-year-old Chris was a seasoned market worker who had seen his fair share of street animals. But Ollie, a Shiba Inu, was quite different. He was friendly, well-mannered, and too well-groomed to be a stray dog. When Chris first met Ollie, he found him standing in front of a closed bike shop, just staring at the huge glass panes. Friends at work told him that the dog belonged to the store owner, who suddenly stopped coming to work for several weeks.

Want a Sandwich, Boy?

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Chris was upset whenever he saw the poor dog. He loved canines and was annoyed by how somebody could abandon their beloved pet on the streets and disappear just like that. So one day before heading to the café for lunch, he patted the dog on his head and gently said, "Hey there, Ollie... Want a sandwich, boy?" From that day on, the curious dog would sprint towards Chris every lunch hour, wagging his tail excitedly at the sight of Chris's lunchbox. But instead of devouring the snack, the dog would take it and disappear with the meal tightly clamped between his jaws...

Fading Away

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Watching Ollie dash away with the meal every day and then return to the same spot until closing time left Chris worried and curious. At first, he assumed that Ollie must be having a litter of puppies somewhere and was taking the food to feed them. But Ollie was a male dog, and his unusual behavior didn't quite add up. With each passing day, Chris grew increasingly worried as he watched the mutt's energy fade away. Ollie's once-glossy coat was becoming dull, and he seemed to be troubled by an unknown source of distress.

Where Is He Going?

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"Where is he going with the food without even taking a bite?" One day during lunchtime, Chris watched as Ollie wagged his tail, excitedly licking his chops at the sight of the sandwich, only to take it and bolt away as usual. "If Ollie doesn't have puppies and his owner has abandoned him, then where is he taking the food every day?" he suspected. "Ollie, where are you going?" Chris called out as he chased after the dog. But the mutt wouldn't slow down or look back and just disappeared out of the marketplace, leaving Chris in a cloud of dust. "Weird dog!"

You're Not Alone

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As Chris finished his shift and stepped out into the frosty night air to go home that evening, he spotted Ollie sitting outside the closed bike shop. The dog's eyes were fixed on the glass panes, and he let out a soft whine when he saw Chris approaching. Chris's heart sank at the sight of the poor lonely dog, who he had grown to care for deeply over the past few days. He knelt down, gently stroked Ollie's head with a heavy heart, and whispered, "You're not alone, buddy! I'm here for you."

A Risky Move

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Chris's compassion and concern for Ollie pushed him to make a difficult decision — to take the poor dog home with him. However, there was a small problem that stood in his way. Chris shared a rented apartment with his girlfriend Mila, who was not particularly fond of pets, especially dogs. Chris knew that adding a dog to their household was a big, risky move, and his girlfriend would certainly disagree. But he couldn't leave the poor creature alone on the streets. So that evening, he silently approached the dog and offered him a cookie before fastening a leash to his collar.

Mila Was Beyond Mad

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Chris's heart raced with joy and anxiety as he walked home with Ollie. He knew Mila wouldn't be thrilled about the new addition to their household. But he trusted his decision and was determined to somehow convince her to keep the dog. With each step, Chris promised himself he would provide a safe haven for Ollie. But his heart sank when he got home and looked into his girlfriend's furious eyes. Mila was beyond mad when she saw the dog. "What on earth is this dog doing here?" Mila fumed at Chris when she saw Ollie peeping from behind his legs. "Take that thing away," she added, stepping back with disgust.

He Needs Us

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"Babe, he has nobody to take care of him... and he means no harm, okay? Please, can we have him? He is abandoned, and I found him in the market... Just look at him... he's such an amazing dog, and I'm sure you'll fall in love with him... just give him some time, babe... please. He needs us... he needs a loving home, and we have plenty of space in our apartment." But Mila was too annoyed and stubborn to listen any further. "Do you want us to wake up to his mid-morning howls gnawing at our brains to take him for a walk, Chris? Are you outta your mind? You cannot just bring any stray dog here... This is not an animal shelter."

One More Thing

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"And I'm not gonna wake up every morning with a doggie bag in my hand, waiting to pick up fresh, warm poo, okay? And this thing will shed a lot... You know I'm allergic to dogs... and I don't want to get bitten." Chris demonstrated a paw shake with Ollie and other tricks in an attempt to convince Mila. "Yeah, whatever!" she replied. "If you want this dog home, you'll have to clean all the mess, and I don't want to see any fur on my clothes. And one more thing... he's not allowed in our bedroom. I don't want this dog anywhere near me. If he messes up, then he's outta here."

Gone

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Chris was partially relieved that Mila had agreed to keep the dog. To Chris, Ollie was more than just a pet. He was his best friend who had tugged at his heartstrings. So that night, he slept in the kitchen with the mutt curled up near his leg, delighted he'd done a good deed by bringing the dog home. But that joy lasted only a night. "Ollie... hey boy... come here... where are you?" panic rose in Chris's chest as he looked around for the dog the next morning. Ollie was gone.

A Four-Legged Thief

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He searched every nook and cranny of the kitchen and the apartment, but Ollie was nowhere to be found. Mila denied taking him away. "Maybe he's run away to where he belonged or something," she said. When Mila entered the kitchen, she screamed at the top of her lungs. "I told you... Now look at what that dog did," fumed Mila. "He has stolen the steak I'd kept on the table to thaw. You brought home a four-legged thief, Chris, and you better be sorry now." "I'd still buy your words about that dog's loyalty if it stole my dumb boyfriend instead of my precious steak," Mila burst into a giddy laugh.

Ollie Broke My Trust

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Chris's mind started racing as Mila laughed at him over his trust for Ollie. He couldn't believe that the dog would do such a thing. "Maybe she was right!" Chris was disappointed as he left for work that morning. "I shouldn't have brought Ollie home... Now she'll keep taunting me and won't allow me to bring another dog home again. Thanks for doing this, Ollie... You broke my trust." Chris was taken aback when he arrived at the marketplace and saw Ollie standing in the same spot outside the bike shop. As the day fleeted by, Chris was increasingly irritated by Ollie's behavior and ignored the dog whenever he approached him, wagging his tail.

Following Ollie

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Later that evening, Chris watched the poor dog curled up outside the bike shop, looking sad and hungry. Suddenly, somebody tossed Ollie a stale loaf of bread. Chris saw the excitement in the mutt's eyes as he eagerly grabbed the treat and bolted out of the market, not even bothering to eat it. Fueled by suspicion, Chris decided to follow Ollie to find out where he was taking the food every day. It had been a little over two hours, but the dog kept trotting without stopping anywhere on the way to have a crumb of bread. Finally, Ollie slowed down at reaching a secluded neighborhood on the outskirts of the town.

Through the Fence

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Bringing Food for His Buddy

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"Hey, boy... why are you digging under the door?" Chris called out, but the dog was busy pawing a hole beneath the door. Moments later, Chris couldn't believe what he'd just witnessed. Ollie put the loaf of bread in the small hole he had dug while another dog started barking on the opposite side. Curious, Chris peeked through the window and stood back in shock. On the other side was a big German Shepherd trapped inside the house, devouring the loaf of bread. "Oh, my God! So you've been bringing food for your buddy stuck in there!" Chris gasped as Ollie gently whimpered and wagged his tail.

A Decomposed Body

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Chris heard the German Shepherd barking furiously and knew he had to act fast. He called 911. Just as he finished speaking to the dispatcher, something strange drew his attention. "What's that awful smell?" he frowned, covering his nose. The cops arrived, broke open the door, and brought out a huge German Shepherd, looking weak and thin. It looked like he hadn't eaten well in days, and the only source of nutrition that kept him alive was the food Ollie had been bringing him daily. Moments later, Chris's mouth twitched when he saw a man's decomposed body being carried out on a stretcher. It was the bike shop owner who had disappeared several weeks ago.

The Happiest Dog Parents

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"We're yet to determine the cause of Mr. Lawrence's death," the sheriff told Chris. "Sources suggest he was a heart patient who lived alone here with his two dogs. It could've been a heart attack." Chris's heart throbbed, and he didn't want to leave the poor dogs alone. So he talked to the cop and agreed to adopt both dogs. While Max was sent to the veterinary hospital for recovery, Chris took Ollie home with him. To Mila's surprise, Ollie wagged his tail as he slowly approached her and extended his paw. When the soft pads of his paw met Mila's hand, tears gushed into her eyes. When Chris told her everything that had happened, her heart melted and she agreed to adopt the two dogs. A couple of weeks later, Chris and Mila were the happiest dog parents when they welcomed Max home from the hospital.