Life is cheap ... Born without fanfare into this world, most of these homeless creatures leave in the same way, though some would suffer before they experience eternal bliss, a life not of this earth.

When someone dies from a car accident, it is known as a tragedy, but when a stray dog gets hit by a car, they call it roadkill ... an accepted norm in a civillized society who presumes the ignorance of animals.

And so judgement day came upon Marky one fateful night at Loyang Ave when he saw not the light of paradise beckoning but the headlights of a car who smashed into him and dragged him under.

He screamed as metal cut into his right arm and dug deep across his chest. The wheels hit his left hind leg and crushed the head of his femur bone. The pain must have been excruciating.

Three other cars whizzed by, one narrowly missed Marky as he ran to the bushes of the road divider, dragging his sagging hind quarters. He was in shock.

It was not until five hours later that Marky's plight was made known to the relevant people....and twenty hours later that another kind hearted soul found him shivering in the bushes near the factory and took him to the vet. His wounds were found to be rather deep: they received several stitches.

The operation of his hind leg took place a few days later. Despite his pain, he never once tried to snap at the vet nor the helpers at the clinic. He could even wag his tail and tried to stand and walk even before the operation took place.

A very good natured and brave puppy indeed. And so he was aptly named Markarios, meaning 'blessed' in Greek; Blessed not because of his accident but by the fact that someone witnessed the accident and called for help.

We are all relieved and happy that Marky has pulled through this harrowing and traumatic experience, but the reality of things must emerge and dues must be paid.

Operation and medical costs came to about $1000 and the burden of convalescence costs remain.

If you feel that you can help Marky get back on his feet again and have a second shot at life, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Marky would greatly appreciate contributions of any kind, be it monetary or otherwise.

Update 28/05/02
It's been 5 months since Marky's narrowing experience with death ... Come and experience Marky's heavenly experience now !