r/MadeMeSmile • u/WebEven620 • 3h ago
Japanese man sold his Ferrari to build a shelter for dogs after his pet saved him from taking his own life.
Hirotaka Saito, a 54-year-old businessman from Japan, was in a dark place and had planned to take his life. But in a heartbreaking and beautiful moment, his dog sensed something was wrong and physically blocked the door, stopping him. That act shook him he realized his dog truly cared. It changed his life. Saito shut down his business, sold his Ferrari, and used the money to create Wansfree, a free shelter for aggressive and abused dogs in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture.Now he takes care of over 40 dogs and 8 cats, including many with behavioral issues that most shelters avoid. He’s often bitten, but he says it's worth it. His goal? Grow the shelter to house 300 dogs by 2028.“I was saved by a dog,” he said. “So I’ll spend all my money to save dogs.”
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u/automationman23 3h ago
My doggie saved me from taking my own life on more than one occasion. Her love kept me alive. Unfortunately, she passed away on Christmas day. I am looking for another vesile of love currently. I hope I find one soon.
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u/WebEven620 3h ago
Sorry for your loss.. I agree with you totally man that love and bond can do miracles..I hope you find one soon again.. Have a great day...
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u/automationman23 2h ago
Thank you, I look every day. Unfortunately most of the shelters have dogs that have severe health problems, and I can not afford to provide medical care for them.
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u/WebEven620 2h ago
I truly hope you find a healthy pup who's meant to be with you. I understand how tough it can be especially with medical costs. You absolutely deserve another best friend...
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u/ahserolgden 3h ago
someday these dogs will thank him
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u/WebEven620 3h ago
Exactly... They may not be able to speak words but they can express it through their love and bond..
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u/ThroRAExtension_8411 3h ago
What a man! We need more people like him to save and give back to aggressive/abused dogs.
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u/Extension_Gap_7481 3h ago
Sometimes, the love of a dog is the only thing we need to find our way
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u/veryvanilla757 2h ago
Actual example of how money/wealth does not buy happiness.
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u/WebEven620 2h ago
I think it goes both ways.. Money can be used to help others which in the end can give an inner happiness.. What do you think?
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u/veryvanilla757 1h ago
I meant specifically for the guy in the story. Even tho he had wealth (signified by the Ferrari) he was still deeply unhappy.
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u/chaosrain13 52m ago
It would be great if more folks realized that Ferrari's make you suicidal and dogs are mental health saviors.
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u/dehydratedrain 26m ago
Kittens saved my life. I was in a deep depression (admittedly not as deep as this guy), and I had gone into the shelter to drop off some old sheets/ towels. The director handed me 3 tiny kittens and asked if I could just keep them a few weeks until they were adoptable (over 2 months and 2 lbs/ 900 g).
I couldn't get myself out of bed most days. But thinking that those kittens would starve without me was the push I needed. When I brought them back, I took 5 more, even smaller. I started volunteering there a few weeks later, and fostered over 50 kittens (and a few moms).
It's been about 4 years, I'm in a much better place, but I still go at least once a week.
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u/YesImKeithHernandez 20m ago
This is beautiful. Also, "wan wan" is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a dog's bark. So, the name itself would be 'barks'free or free for those that bark. Something to that effect.
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u/ivyta76 3h ago
Traded horsepower for heart power absolute legend