Compassionate police officer rescues injured dog and refuses to leave his side (VIDEO)

By Ellen

traffic cop helps dog hit by car

When a dog was found hurt after being hit by a car on a highway in Spain, Officer Carlos Sosa came to his aid. The compassionate police officer refused to leave side of injured dog and took him to a veterinary medical clinic for help.

Sadly, veterinarians couldn't save the dog's life and he was humanely euthanized, but his rescuers made sure that he didn't die on the side of the road that night. The caregivers with the dog made sure the dog knew he wasn't alone and felt love and care in his last moment before leaving this world.

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THANK YOU OFFICER SOSA FOR BEING THERE FOR THIS SWEET BABY. HE DIDN;T HAVE TO DIE ALONE. GOD BLESS YOU. SWEET BOY REST IN PEACE.

thank you mr sosa for staying with this poor dog. i feel that he or she new you were there trying to help. you are a true hero. my dogs pepper abbie and gizmo thank you

I just want to command Officer Sosa for not leaving this poor helpless animal by himself to die alone. Officer Sosa you are a very warm,kindhearted,and compassionate human being and we need more people like you that truly love and care for animals!!! God Bless You Officer Sosa!!!

En honor a este hombre maravilloso, voy a publicar dos comentarios. Uno en Inglés, y uno en español. Gracias Oficial de Sosa por ser un hombre bueno. Usted salvó a un animal inocente tenga que sufrir y morir en la calle y estoy seguro de que está más que agradecido de haber dejado este mundo sabiendo que alguien se preocupó lo suficiente para quedarse con él hasta el final. Usted es un gran hombre y un verdadero héroe. Dios los bendiga, a su familia y todos sus animales en el presente y futuro.

In honor of this wonderful man, I will post two comments. One in English, and one in Spanish. Thank you Officer Sosa for being such a kind man. You spared an innocent animal from having to suffer and die on the streets and I'm sure he's more than grateful to have left this world knowing someone cared enough to stay with him until the very end. You are a great man and a true hero. God Bless you, your family, and all of your animals in the present and future.

I really didn't want to cry today, but you are a great officer and an even better human, Officer Sosa!

I thank you for not walking away,I thank you for your time and dedication given to this defenseless dog, that i wish everyone would take time it just take love like this man took to try to make at least comfortable for him to depart thank you Carlos may god bless you

Carlos, sending you a BIG thank you (HUG) for what you did!! All the way from Los Angeles, California. You are a TRUE HERO my friend!

Makes me cry & smile through my tears. Bless the compassionate people of our world <3

Thank you for being you. You restore my faith in mankind.

I agree Dan Hetland says it all, Carlos you are a truly amazing man, although a sad ending what a beautiful video...

Gracias Carlos Ésta es la Guardia Civil que nos gusta ver (la de las multas no tanto;-) Espero que estés bien. Yo atropellé a un conejo x la noche y aún lloro cuando me acuerdo. Besotes, Cristina

You dear sweet man... You give me hope that there is still good in this world.

God Bless you Carlos, I thank God there are people out there who have compassion for living beings. He did not die alone. Thank you.

a bittersweet story: heartbreaking yet reaffirming. what a kind, wonderful person you are, Carlos. thank you...

Thanks everyone for your comments, I am very happy, you have given me the best gift this Christmas.

Dan Hetland, you said it all, and so beautifully! Officer Sosa is an angel for taking care of this lonely dog so compassionately. RIP sweet dog - run free and whole in heaven!

This was the most awesome video I have ever seen. It brought tears to my eyes, and that alone says so much. Thank you for being the man you are They say theirs no coincidence in life. Which means you were the only person in the world that was suppose to help this dog. My miracle wish would of been seeing the dog survive. But I'm so happy it was you that found him or her. No one else would of done a better job.

Thank you,Good way to start the day. There are still humans who truly care for their fellow animals, even strangers.

Carlos Sosa, again you have rstored my faith in human kindness, my heart also goes out to these beloved creatures, you are an angel already, will be blessed many times over! I know he was grateful for the little love and kindness you took the time to show him! Kind hearts like your are very much needed everywhere! GOD BLESS YOU!

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