In Rotorua, New Zealand, locals have created a statue in remembrance of a stray dog, Harawene (photo):
Harawene, a little foxie cross, spent more than a decade living next to [Rotorua's] busiest highway.
She died last year and locals raised thousands of dollars for a proper memorial.
[Via : Rotorua stray dog immortalised in statue | NATIONAL News.]
As a familiar figure in the area Harawene had become well-loved:
Detractors have said she was “just a dog” but the compassion that emerged from the community was inspiring, for 15 years complete strangers cared for her, fed her and created a place out of the rain for her for only her benefit. That and her endearing personality, clearly a free spirit has meant that even today you will see both individuals and whanau paying their respects to the place she once called home.
…For 15 years Rotorua dog Harawene has lived on the side of Te Ngae Rd, … near the intersection of Robinson Ave, … running away from anyone who has tried to get close.
[Via : Harawene Tribute erected | TangataWhenua.com.]
It’s good to know that statue will be there to continue to bring a smile to travellers.
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