There is no greater act than saving a life. While it often requires some risk to oneself, if there is no such danger, one should take action without hesitation.
Nikki Epie, an intern at a veterinary clinic, understood this well when she offered her Labrador and Golden Retriever mix, Pipay, to donate blood for another dog in distress.
At the same time, the clinic staff found an alternate blood donor. Yet, Pipay, aged five, remained on standby for future blood transfusions for other dogs.
A month later, that opportunity arose, and Pipay’s moment to assist had finally arrived.
A Noble Deed That Saved A Life
At 1:30 a.m., Nikki’s phone buzzed with a call from Highland Vets Animal Clinic. Anticipating the reason for the call, she learned that they urgently required a blood donor for a puppy with critically low hemoglobin levels.
She was informed that the puppy would not survive until dawn without immediate blood, prompting Nikki to leap out of bed to awaken Pipay.
After some sleepy yawns, Pipay eventually woke up and seemed thrilled at the prospect of going out, mistaking it for a fun walk.
Sadly, this excitement turned into a challenge for Nikki as it took her 15 minutes to finally get Pipay into the car. Thankfully, the clinic was nearby, and despite the struggles, they made it on time.
Once admitted, Pipay was sedated for the procedure. It took a bit longer to locate a vein, which Nikki humorously remarked was due to Pipay being “a little too chonky.”
Fortunately, everything went smoothly and the puppy received the essential blood donation that saved his life. Nikki later shared a video on her TikTok documenting that night’s events.
@_nikkichang proudly declared, “Pipay saved a life today 🥹” #dogsoftiktok #dogtok ♬ Little Things – Adrian Berenguer
The caption reads: “Proud to say Pipay saved a life today.”
Viewers Were Delighted
Since Nikki shared her TikTok video, many users had the chance to witness this commendable act of saving a life.
The video quickly gained traction, eliciting numerous reactions. Here are a few highlights from the comments.
“God bless you and your dog! The poor pup looks really weak; I hope the little one recovers,” one commenter noted.
“He’s like a retired superhero saying ‘Someone needs saving again? Fineee’ HAHAHAHA, what a cutie!” another user added.
Notably, the popular account @weratedogs commented: “Such a good girl ❤️”
Many users inquired about Pipay’s condition and the puppy’s recovery. Nikki had some uplifting news for all of them.
“My dog is back to her happy, healthy self,” Nikki shared with Newsweek. “We returned home around 4 a.m. because I had to ensure she could walk independently, weighing 29 kilograms—there was no way I could carry her!”
As for the puppy, he is stable and, most importantly, on the road to recovery, signifying that this heartwarming tale has indeed reached a joyous conclusion.
