Had to Eat Rock to Survive Every Day, She Now Looks Like a Skeleton…
The world was dark, cold, and unforgiving for her. She had known hunger—real hunger—ever since she could remember. She wasn’t like the other dogs that would happily chase after food, eagerly eating whatever scraps they could find. No, her existence had been one of desperation and despair. Each day, she struggled to find enough to eat, but no matter how hard she tried, food was always out of reach. Her small, frail body had long since become accustomed to the gnawing emptiness that filled her stomach, a constant reminder of how cruel the world could be.
Her name had been forgotten long ago, lost to the passage of time, just as her spirit had almost been lost to the hunger. She didn’t have a family, or a home, or any sense of safety. The streets were her only companions. Day after day, she wandered the city’s back alleys, scouring the garbage bins for whatever food might be left behind. The hunger gnawed at her insides, but no matter how much she searched, the food was always insufficient. Even when she managed to find scraps, they were never enough to fill the aching void inside her. Her body had grown weak, but the hunger still wouldn’t subside.
Then, one day, something changed. A desperate idea began to form in her weary mind—a cruel but necessary decision for survival. She had seen the rocks scattered around the alleys before. At first, she had ignored them, not understanding how they could help her. But the hunger inside her grew stronger, and her body grew weaker. She had no other choice. She would have to eat the rocks to survive.
It wasn’t easy. The stones were hard, sharp, and unforgiving, scraping against her teeth and throat as she chewed them. The taste was bitter, dry, and painful, but it was the only thing her body could accept. She swallowed each painful mouthful, hoping it would bring her some form of relief, some tiny measure of comfort. But even the rocks couldn’t fill the emptiness. They didn’t nourish her body or give her the energy she so desperately needed. All they did was keep her alive for one more day. She ate them out of sheer survival instinct, not knowing how long she could keep going.
Day by day, she continued her routine. She ate the rocks, her body growing weaker with each passing moment. Her once-thick fur had fallen away, leaving her with a ragged, skeletal frame. Her bones jutted out at odd angles, and her once-bright eyes had become dull and lifeless. She looked like a shadow of the dog she used to be, her body nothing more than skin and bones. The pain of hunger had etched itself into her face, and the fear of starvation haunted every step she took. But still, she pushed forward. She had no choice.
Her eyes wandered across the same streets, the same alleys, the same patches of dirt where she had spent countless days searching for food. Each day was a battle against her own body, each step an agonizing reminder of how far she had fallen. The rocks, though not nourishing, were the only thing that kept her from collapsing. She clung to them, knowing that without them, she would have no chance of survival.
But survival was starting to feel like a cruel joke. She had become so thin that it seemed impossible for her to go on. Her ribs were visible, and her skin hung loosely around her frame. Her legs wobbled beneath her, each step harder than the last. She could no longer run or chase after anything. The simple joy of movement had been stolen from her. She was a prisoner of hunger, a prisoner of her circumstances.
It wasn’t just the physical toll that was taking its toll on her—it was the emotional and mental toll as well. She had lost all sense of hope. She no longer dreamed of finding a home or someone who would love her. The world had become a place of suffering and pain, and she had become accustomed to it. She didn’t expect anyone to rescue her. No one had ever come to her aid before, and she had long since stopped believing that anyone would.
But then, something miraculous happened.
As she stumbled through another alley one fateful day, her eyes caught sight of a figure. It was a person—someone walking towards her. She had seen humans before, of course, but this one was different. She could sense it. There was something in the way the person moved, the way they looked at her, that made her pause.
The woman walked slowly, her eyes soft with concern as she noticed the pitiful sight before her. The dog was almost unrecognizable—a skeleton wrapped in fur, her ribs visible, her face gaunt, her eyes dull with exhaustion. The woman knelt down before the dog, her heart breaking at the sight of her.
“Oh, sweetheart,” the woman murmured softly. “What happened to you?”
The dog’s eyes met the woman’s, and for the first time in what felt like forever, something stirred deep inside her. Could it be? Was this woman offering kindness, compassion? Was she the one who would finally end the cycle of hunger and pain?
The dog could barely lift her head, but she managed to give a small, weak whine. It wasn’t much—just a faint cry—but it was enough to let the woman know that she was still alive, still holding on, despite everything.
The woman reached into her bag and pulled out a small packet of food, gently breaking it apart and offering it to the dog. The dog hesitated, unsure of what to do. She had been starved for so long, and the pain of swallowing anything had become too much. But her body screamed for nourishment, and the scent of the food made her heart race.
Without thinking, the dog lunged forward, devouring the food with a desperation that took the woman by surprise. She ate quickly, almost too quickly, as if she feared it would be taken away from her.
The woman watched in awe and sadness as the dog ate. She could see how much pain the poor creature had endured, how much suffering she had lived through. But she also saw something else—hope. The dog was still fighting, still clinging to life.
With great care, the woman gathered the dog in her arms, holding her close as if she were a fragile treasure. The dog relaxed slightly in her arms, the first glimmer of trust she had shown in a long time.
“I’m going to help you,” the woman promised, her voice trembling. “You don’t have to suffer anymore. I’ll take care of you. You’re going to be okay.”
The woman carried the dog to her car, driving her to a veterinary clinic where the dog would receive the care and treatment she so desperately needed. It was going to be a long road to recovery, but for the first time in months, the dog felt the warmth of hope burning inside her.
Highlights
- Mercedes-Benz India had its best-ever H1 sales between January and June 2024.
- SUVs made up more than half of the carmaker’s total sales volume.
- Sales of all-electric models grew by 60 per cent, but still made up only a fraction of the total volumes.
After scaling a new high in 2023, Mercedes-Benz India appears to be on its way for yet another memorable year in terms of sales, as the carmaker has reported sales of 9,262 cars and SUVs in the first six months of 2024. Between January and June this year, Mercedes-Benz India witnessed its best-ever sales performance in the first half of a year, registering a year-on-year growth of 9 per cent, with SUVs and its ‘top-end vehicle’ (TEV) range contributing significantly to its overall volumes. Mercedes’ sales in the first six months of 2024 are nearly 38 per cent higher than that of BMW India, further cementing its position as the leading luxury carmaker in India.
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At the launch of the EQA and updated EQB electric SUVs, Mercedes-Benz India announced its SUV lineup – which comprises the GLA, GLC, GLE and GLS – made up 55 per cent of the company’s total sales, with more than 5,000 SUVs sold.
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Sales of Mercedes-Maybach models grew by 108 per cent.
Notably, it was Mercedes’ TEVs – cars and SUVs priced above Rs 1.50 crore – that accounted for 25 per cent of total volumes, with over 2,300 units sold. The company also reported a 108 per cent growth in Mercedes-Maybach sales in the first six months of the year, but did not divulge the exact number of Maybach units sold.
Electric vehicle sales grew, too, by 60 per cent, but, at five per cent of total volume, remained only a fraction of Mercedes’ total India sales, with roughly 460 EVs sold. Mercedes-Benz India has bolstered its EV lineup with the launch of the EQA and updated EQB SUVs, and will soon also introduce the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV, along with the all-electric G-Class, with bookings for the latter now underway in India.
