Have you ever seen a stray dog on the street? There are approximately 70 million stray animals in the United States alone, so there’s a good chance you have! Those poor furry creatures roam around town looking for a kind soul to pet them and feed them. And sometimes, they get lucky.

Tucson Prime, the hero of our story, indeed did. His inspiring tale is filled with twists and turns and even involves a major auto manufacturer! Today, Tucson is a celebrity dog with over 180K followers on Instagram. But where does he originally come from? And why and how has he become so famous?

The Stray Dogs Outside

Merson Mariano works as a Hyundai manager. He loves his job. He spends the day at the auto dealership talking with customers and trying to sell brand-new vehicles. He adores his staff, and he has a blast every day. However, the street where he works is filled with stray dogs.

Looking at the abandoned animals outside, Merson couldn’t avoid feeling sad. It’s the worst part of his day. Merson would love to take them home with him, but he simply can’t. Like so many other animal lovers, he’s already done his part. Why can’t everyone pitch in to help as well?

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