Cyclists Tristan and Belén are on a cycling tour together in Central Asia when they encounter a touching surprise. On a road called the Pamir Highway, about 100 kilometers before the main city, they found two frightened and abandoned puppies on the side of the road. The cyclists’ plans quickly changed, and they decided to focus on rescuing the puppies. The puppies were scared, hot, and thirsty. Tristan and Belén gave them water and bread, but the puppies only drank water. It took about an hour for the cyclists to flag down a truck that could take them and the puppies to Dushanbe, where they could take the puppies to safety.
While in Dushanbe, Tristan and Belén contacted their friends and asked for help on Instagram. They want to raise money to fly the puppies to the Netherlands, where they can find their loving homes. To their surprise, an anonymous woman from the Netherlands donated 1,000 euros to cover the cost of the flights. The cyclists were overwhelmed by the generosity and very grateful.
With the funds in place, Tristan and Belén prepare to leave for the Netherlands with the puppies, now named Moka and Latte. They made sure the puppies were comfortable in their carrier and went through airport security. When they arrived in Amsterdam, they took care of Moka and Latte by feeding them and making sure they were comfortable during the layover.
Finally, Moka and Latte are home and ready to be adopted. Tristan and Belén find a good family in The Hague for Moka. He will join a family with three young teenagers, who they believe will provide a good home for him. Latte will stay with Tristan’s mom, who already has a dog. The two dogs are introduced and seem to become fast friends.
This heartwarming story of two cyclists who went above and beyond to rescue two abandoned puppies in Central Asia is a testament to the power of kindness and compassion. Not only did Tristan and Belén save these puppies’ lives, but they also gave them a chance at a happy and loving future in the Netherlands.