When South African filmmaker Dave Meinert took into his life a Great Dane puppy, whom he named Pegasus, he was told that the tiny canine might not live very long due to her difficult beginnings in a squalid backyard puppy mill. With this in mind, Meinert set about documenting Pegasus every day for six months as she walked or tried to walk on a treadmill. He then compiled the footage together and created an incredibly touching time-lapse film entitled “The Pegasus Project.” Meinert discussed the project in an interview with Fast Company.
“Rescuing her was a way for me to be sure she’d be looked after,” Meinert says. “For me, she had already been born—nothing was going to change that. By rescuing her, at least I could be certain that she wouldn’t be discarded.” Rather than dwell on the negatives about her life, he says, “I decided to make a record of the healthy days as a way to celebrate them.”
And also note that today (August 26th) is National Dog Day.
Source: Laughing Squid
No words..
Inspiring story. Living in the present. Making each day count. 🙂
Got a little teary. Looks like a mutual love-love relationship.
Yes.
very emotional story of grit and hope and faith.
David, thank you for posting these beautiful stories of compassion and love. There is so much good in the world.
Thanks Carolann. I was moved by this story…
L.O.V.E. Crocodile tears…
He nailed it. “Right Now” is always pretty great ! ☺
He did!
caused a 🙂
Great clip, David. (But now I’m never going to use a treadmill again because I see that it makes you bigger!)
and bigger in a hurry!
Wow!!
Inspiring story. She’s beautiful.
Love conquers all…
Love and faith goes a long way.
A lot to learn from this video.
-Alan
No words…only tears and LOVE. Hugs to this guy!
I agree Cristi. So moving.