Maybe you have heard of him…Arthur, the dog who crossed the jungle to find a home.
I have followed his adventures ever since I first heard of him a couple of years ago. The Swedish multi sport team in Ecuador, trying to win the world championships. Instead the team leader, Mikael Lindnord, found that in the middle of the jungle, his team of four had got a fifth member…Arthur. Mikael had never had a dog of his own and never thought of getting one – he was a tough athlete and a determined leader for his team.
But this street dog caught his heart…and from one meat ball, given to a starving dog – they became friends forever. Finally, after many hardships and paperwork and stubborn authorities…Arthur arrived in Sweden and was taken care of by Mikael and his family.
Tonight I met him. And I totally understand why he is King Arthur. He owned the place from the first second he entered through the door. I do not have one single, proper picture…but I loved every minute of being close to him and listening to their story. Seeing the very special bond between Mikael and Arthur.
Mikael himself says that Arthur stands for Hope. The Lindnord family have also started a fund for homeless dogs in Ecuador – there are many ill treated and abused dogs in the world… Maybe there is hope for them with people like Mikael, who was prepared to even let go of his team’s victory to save this dog’s life. Mikael says he recognized himself in Arthur that very first day…they both stand tall, and never give up. So, how could he let Arthur down, when the dog put all his trust in him ?
If you love animals, and dogs in particular, and believe there is still love and compassion on Earth – Read the book!
More about Arthur? Read this blogpost at barefootandrunningblind.wordpress.com. Impressive photogallery and more about their life and adventures!
Leya 
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What a wonderful occasion, and such a heart-warming story. I watched this after I read your post https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi37_GYRYCs
I thought you would like him! And that clip is short but very good. Love the story, the man and the dog…We so much need these people and stories in this world. The day after there was this awful thing in Stockholm – but I keep thinking of Mikael’s words: Arthur stands for Hope. Never lose sight of it…
Yes, these are the stories that must prevail, not the horror and sadness of the likes of the Stockholm attack.
I like your article, very inspiring and thank you for your post
I’ll have to look fro the book at our library. It sounds like a wonderful story and i can imagine how you enjoyed meeting him.
janet
Oh, I did – every precious second! The title is as I wrote it. Hope you will find it! 2016 it was released.
What a story!
Isn’t it? I love it, and the book is not possible to put down once you have started on it. Mikael is a remarkable person and Arthur a remarkable dog!
Vilken historia den går rakt i hjärtat. Det finns människor som är underbara.
Det gör det! Det gäller att omge sig med sådana om man har möjlighet!
What a beautiful heartwarming story. What an adventure! Love his autograph to you😄🐕 need to Google to find out if the book is also in English. Thanks, Anna-Christine for the story and the pictures.🐕🐕🐕
It is in English! The title is as I wrote above!❤
What an amazing story! The dog is very intelligent! Thanks for sharing, Anne-Christine! 🙂
He is! A magical dog💚
We must learn much from pets to re-become beings as it has been intended.