Milo, the Israeli wonder dog

March 25, 2009 - 8:32 AM by

Milo says Rami Levy is better than Mister Zol

Milo says Rami Levy is better than Mister Zol

It began as another routine supermarket journey for my wife to Rami Levy, located in the industrial area a few miles from our home.

Ever since it opened a few years ago, despite its location in the desert, Rami Levy has become a welcome alternative to the more crowded and cramped Mister Zol, located in our local mall with parking problems.

Upon leaving the supermarket after stalking up, she encountered one of the Bedouin staff people holding a box next to the row of grocery carts. And inside the box was one of the cutest, smallest puppies she had ever seen.

“I found it,” said the worker. “Someone left six of them to die off in the desert, but I was able to only save this one. I don’t think he’s doing very well.”

How cruel. How sad. How I’m going to pay for this. The dog was breathing slightly, had matted hair and closed eyes. That image about did it for my wife.

We once had a dog, but had given it away after six years due to the overwhelming responsibilities of a new baby in the house. And ever since, we had felt guilty about it, even though she went to a warm, loving home.

Given the choice of saving the life of this puppy, or likely letting him die, my wife scooped him up and brought him home. And that’s how Milo came to live with us.

The idea was to nurse him back to health, and then find a good home for him. Well, the health part worked out great. Milo’s robust and playful. But it’s been five months now, and he’s still with us.

My wife’s mitzva of saving a life has turned us into reluctant dog owners once again. So, if there’s anyone out there – even you, that one Israelity reader in Honduras – that wants to continue the mitzvah trail, let us know. We’ll get Milo to you somehow.

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2 Comments on Milo, the Israeli wonder dog

  1. Liron on Thu, Mar 26th 2009 6:27 AM

    2. Hi, I’m an Israeli citizen living in the United States. I really love this dog!! I moved to the US with parents and brothers when i was 4 and i miss Israel and my family a lot, so this would be a great way to bring a piece of Israel to me.

  2. Dan on Mon, Mar 30th 2009 2:07 PM

    3. Could you possibly post more pictures of Milo?

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