In the Philippines, stray dogs are called aspins or askals. Being strays have made these dogs resilient and street smart. Unfortunately, it has also turned some aggressive and unhealthy.
Bret Maverick is a Canadian youtube vlogger who is known for his travel videos in the Philippines. Some of his videos also feature him eating local delicacies and street food. He shared a lot of his experience while staying in the country, especially Manila and Visayas.
A year ago, Bret stayed in Cagayan de Oro with a friend when a tiny puppy suddenly showed up on their doorstep. The puppy was so dirty, thin, and weak.
At first, Bret was only giving the puppy portions of food to survive. As the days go by, however, it became his daily routine. He never intended to adopt the dog but his deep love for dogs got the better of him. Bret decided to adopt her, and wittingly named the puppy, “Butter.” Bret and Butter’s names sounded like bread and butter, which made it even cuter.
Within a month in Bret’s care, the dirty puppy had grown up so fast into a beautiful, strong, and healthy dog. Butter became a part of Bret and his friend’s lives while staying in Cagayan de Oro City. As the months turned into years, Bret and Butter’s bond grew stronger. The two of them became so inseparable that wherever Bret was going, Butter was always there too. From then on, Bret documented his time and experiences in the Philippines with Butter at his side.
Butter proved to be a sweet and loving dog. Bret and Butter became the perfect pair of friends just like their namesakes. When it was time for Bret to go back to Canada, leaving without his dog was never an option. For him, Bret and Butter, was never meant to be separated from each other.
Images credit to Bret Maverick Facebook Page