Man's best friend // El mejor amigo del hombre.

Dawn, saying good morning to you, first thing near your bed, having a guardian by your side, a companion, a sweetness in just a bark, playing between your legs, realizing that you need support when nostalgia and loneliness are hurting you inside, even if you don't show it on your face, he notices all those mixed feelings with just one look. I am talking about my legendary friend Sultan.

I met him for the first time one afternoon in January, when the sun's rays were beating down with great intensity, one of those days when you can't even leave the house. the heat was stifling. He was a puppy at the time, and his owners, who are now part of my family, were not at home because they were at work and did not realize that they had left him tied to a post, where he got tangled up. The sun was doing its job, and the shade would never provide him with refuge. He looked exhausted, sad, his tongue hanging down to the ground, howling with sadness at not being able to escape that situation. But what he least expected was that I was watching him with tenderness.

I knew perfectly well that he was a ferocious animal, that he would not waste any time attacking me, but the circumstances were not going to prevent me from offering him my help. Without thinking twice, I went and prepared him a snack, crossed the fence that divided the perimeter, and approached him cautiously. His instinct was not aggressive; he saw in me the angel who would rescue him.

I proceeded step by step until I managed to give him the food. While he eagerly savored it, I untied him, gave him water to drink, and could see in his face how he began to appreciate that delicious treat. In this way, a bond began between the animal and me, he a victim and I his savior. Since then, he visits my house, goes out for walks with me, waits for me happily whenever I come home from school, and in my free time I bathe him and comb his fur. It is a pleasure to experience these moments of harmony with him, as he shows me immense loyalty. On the days when he is sick, I take him to the vet.

He is very astute and easily senses when we are about to leave and leave him alone to look after the house. He is a bit picky about food, so I make sure to buy him the things he likes best. He spends his afternoons napping on his mattress and hates being disturbed. I would like him to always be by my side, but as we know, nothing lasts forever, we all grow old with time, so I make the most of his time with me.

As his name suggests, his power and authority make him dominant over other dogs. He has to be kept on a leash most of the time to avoid fights. When he is about to attack his rival, he becomes blind, his ears cannot hear the scolding, and his impulse is uncontrollable, but that's how they are; they act on instinct. He is also very amorous and has a certain charm when it comes to love, to the point that his girlfriends come looking for him to romance him. His contagious energy, lively spirit, and kindness will always be remembered. This proves that dogs are and will always be man's best friend.

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Amanecer, darte los buenos días, primero que todo cerca de tu cama, tener a tu lado un guardián, una compañía, una dulzura en tan solo ladrar, jugar entre tus piernas, darse cuenta de que necesitas apoyo cuando la nostalgia y la soledad te está hiriendo por dentro, aunque no lo reflejes en tu rostro, él se percata de todos esos sentimientos encontrados con tan solo una mirada, les hablo de mi legendario amigo Sultán.

Al cual conocí por primera vez, una tarde de enero, donde los radiantes rayos del astro rey azotaban con gran intensidad, uno de esos días en los que no se puede ni salir de casa, el calor era agobiante, era un cachorro en ese entonces, sus amos, los cuales en la actualidad son parte de mi familia, no se encontraban en su hogar, ya que estaban para su trabajo y no se percataron de que lo habían dejado atado en un poste, en el cual se enredó.El sol asumía su papel y la sombra nunca le brindaría refugio, se veía exhausto, triste, la lengua queriendo llegar al suelo, aullando de tristeza por no poder escapar de aquel suceso. Pero lo que menos se esperaba él era que yo lo estaba observando con delicadeza.

Sabía perfectamente que era un animal feroz, que no iba a perder tiempo en agredirme, pero las circunstancias no iba a impedir que le brindara mi ayuda solidaria, sin pensarlo dos veces, fui y le preparé un aperitivo, crucé la cerca que dividía el perímetro y me acerqué con precaución, su instinto no era agresivo, él veía en mí, a aquel ángel que lo rescataría.

Seguí paso a paso, hasta que logré darle la comida, en el tiempo que la saboreaba con ansias, lo desaté, le di agua para que bebiera, y pude ver en su rostro como comenzaba a agradecer aquel rico manjar, de tal modo que comenzó un vínculo entre el animal y yo, él un víctima y yo su salvador, desde ese entonces visita mi casa, sale conmigo de paseo, me espera con alegría siempre que llego del colegio, en mis ratos libres lo baño, lo peino, es un placer vivir esos momentos de armonía a su lado, ya que me transmite una lealtad inmensa, también en los días que se enferma lo llevo al veterinario.

Él es muy astuto, percibe con facilidad, los momentos en los que vamos de salida y lo dejamos solo cuidando el hogar. Decir que es un poco selectivo para las comidas, por lo que me preocupo por comprarle las que más le gustan, los mediodías se los pasa durmiendo una siesta en su colchón, detesta que lo estén molestando. Me gustaría que siempre estuviera a mi lado, pero como sabemos nada es eterno, todos vamos envejeciendo con el tiempo, por ello aprovecho al máximo su estancia junto a mí.

Como su nombre lo dice su poder y autoridad lo hacen ser dominante, sobre los demás perros, hay que tenerlo la mayor parte del tiempo amarrado, para así evitar las broncas, cuando va a agredir a su rival, se ciega, sus oídos no oyen los regaños y su impulso es incontrolable, pero así son ellos, actúan por instinto.Contar también que es muy enamorado, tiene su encanto en el amor, llegando al punto de que sus novias lo vienen a buscar para romancear . Su energía contagiosa, su espíritu vivaz y su bondad será recordada siempre. Lo que queda demostrado, que el perro es y será el mejor amigo del hombre.