A small and simple act of kindness can end up making a huge difference. A selfless man is being lauded by many for taking the shirt off his back and giving it to a shivering, lonely stray dog.
On a chilly day, two brothers, Fernando Gabriel and Felipe, were at a busy subway station in São Paulo, Brazil, when a dog sitting next to the ticket counter by the wall drew Felipe’s attention toward it.
Felipe put down his backpack and removed his sweatshirt. Puzzled by what his brother was doing, Gabriel decided to film the moment. Felipe then took off the shirt he was wearing inside and put it over the dog in an attempt to warm it up.
“He did it spontaneously. It was very moving,” Gabriel told The Dodo, alluding to the special moment.
Since the heartwarming video was posted in August, it has taken the internet by storm, amassing over 19,000 reactions and some 2,800 comments with netizens praising the kindhearted deed.
“This one deserves God’s love,” wrote one social media user.
“I would love to meet this guy to congratulate him on the act of love and affection for animals,” another social media user added.
Felipe said although he regrets not being able to do more for the poor pooch that day, he hopes that others can get inspired by his small gesture and carry the act of kindness forward.