He’s been there almost 4 months, very like the real-life Hachiko, an Akita celebrated in cinema because the world’s most loyal canine who waited on the station for over 9 years — until the tip of his life — as a result of he didn’t know his fixed companion had died.
The district hospital authorities have been unable to establish the tan and white canine’s proprietor however the canine’s fixed, lonely vigil has led them to consider that she or he is more likely to be a affected person who had died on the hospital and was taken to the morgue.Not figuring out is the toughest so he waits, quietly.
Hospital attendant Rajesh Kumar Okay was the primary to note the pet canine mendacity on the ramp resulting in the mortuary almost 4 months in the past.
“We did not pay any attention to the dog the first day. But we took note when it was found staying there itself the following days as well. When we made enquiries, people told us that he had come to the hospital with a patient who had died at the hospital. But they were unable to identify the person,” stated Rajesh. He stated the canine refused to eat within the preliminary days however later began accepting biscuits and different meals provided by individuals.
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“The dog is usually found on the ramp through which bodies are taken to the mortuary. It cannot go beyond the mortuary gate. The bodies are taken out of the mortuary from the other entrance facing the road. So the dog might be remaining there in the hope that his master will return,” stated Rajesh.
He added that although the canine typically goes to the physiotherapy division building close by, it returns to the mortuary at night time.“Also, the dog doesn’t mingle with stray dogs in the area, and it is particular about its food,” he stated.
Dr Maya Gopalakrishnan, who’s been offering home-cooked meals to the canine ever for the reason that hospital workers advised her about him, stated, “He eats egg and fish but isn’t fond of rice. We don’t know what the dog’s owners had been feeding him.”
Dr Maya has named him “Ramu”.
The physician added {that a} lady from Kannur has approached the hospital to undertake the canine.
Hospital attendant Rajesh Kumar Okay stated that the canine refused to eat within the preliminary days however later began accepting biscuits and different meals provided by the individuals.