Local: His back legs are burnt
A dog roams around the neighborhood with serious looking injuries
Looking at people every day
Local: He looks at every car that passes by
Local: In case it's his owner
He searches every day in the same places
Every day, barking can be heard from a residential area
Crew: It's okay
Traces of burnt down, destroyed objects can be found
Firefighter: I arrived right before the house was completely destroyed by fire
The owner suffered second-degree burns all over the body
Neighbor: The owner used to live here with the grandma
The owner used to collect scraps
There once lived an elderly couple
The grandma passed away recently
But now leaving the dog alone...
He's protecting their old house
Looks now and then for his owner...
However, the only thing he can do is let out a cry for help
Scared. He'd run away from everyone
Found from the remains...
Are a pair of pants, that could belong to the owner
Is he desperately looking for the owner to appear?
Neighbor: The owner used to give him food from the mart
He shared his food with his dog
Another lonely night...
Expressing the longing for his owner
What could be done to help him?
To find out more about this situation...
Town staff: The house was completely ruined by fire
He's currently staying at a hospital in Seoul
The owner is in hospital to recover from serious injuries
Crew: Are you okay?
Owner: I'm getting through it
Owner: I lost track of Ddol
Because I was in so much pain
The staff shows the whereabouts of Ddol
It's been long since he last saw him
He bursts into tears
Owner: What happened to his leg?
Owner: He's badly injured
Owner: He can't walk properly
Owner: Ddol...
He tries to comfort Ddol through the screen..
Owner: This is where he sleeps
He sleeps there every day
Owner: How is he living in this state...
Crew: Did you live with him for a long time?
Owner: Over 7 years
Crew: He must've been very obedient
Owner: Of course
We were always together
Tears keep escaping at the thought of Ddol's condition
In order to rescue Ddol..
The crew prepared a special cage
Delicately placing the owner's pants inside
"Ddol~ let's eat"
Will these plans end up being successful?
And so the wait begins..
A familiar figure walks past
Welcomed by the owner's voice
Does Ddol recognize the owner's voice?
"Ddol~"
Ddol stops and listens carefully to his voice
He slowly walks in...
And at last!
Rescued!
We caught him!
The dog has no idea what is happening
First and foremost, taken to the hospital for a check up
Vet: Fortunately, the injuries are not deep
No surgery is needed
He just needs to be treated for blood poisoning
He is treated right away
But he still looks quite flustered
Even if food is served...
He looks away
Vet: Ddol think that he's about to through a separation with a loved one
He's hurt more emotionally than physically
Vet: He will need to adjust to scent, environment to cope
Will Ddol be able to adjust back to the current environment?
The crew visits the owner again to show his progress...
Owner: Eat up, Ddol!
Owner: He's not eating
He becomes more worrisome after watching the video footage
Owner: I don't want to watch it
Crew: Are you crying because you miss him?
Owner: I can't do much. The hospital won't let me leave
Owner: I'm eating well...
The owner tears up about Ddol's hardships
In hopes for Ddol to be healthy...
Owner: Ddol, eat up
Owner: Good boy, come over and eat up
Special messages are recorded and ready for Ddol to hear
Back in the hospital...
Ddol is still in the same state
Items are placed to give a sense of familiarity
Ddol seems to remember the scent
Finally gets to listen to the owner's voice
How will Ddol react?
He listens attentively
And slowly reacts
Will he eat this food this time?
He stands up...
And starts to eat
Becomes very alert the owner's voice
Then proceeds to eat even more
Vet: Once the owner is in a more stable state
He should acknowledge Ddol and pet him
It will help Ddol recover
Crew: Hello
Owner: When is Ddol coming?
Crew: He's on his way
Owner: It's been so long. I wonder if he still remembers me
A new house is made for Ddol
Owner: This will be his house till we find a new place
Ddol is now ready to reunite with his owner
Owner: I hope he comes soon
Slowly getting closer...
The owner becomes more nervous over time
And after so long..!
Owner: Ddol!
He recognizes the owner at once!
Finally..!
In contact with the owner he longed for
They missed each other so much
Owner: It's so nice to see him
Owner: Getting treated is a difficult process
Owner: He's strong to have overcome all of it
What's making him so excited?
He's now eating so well
Owner: He's eating well
After the broadcast
Many people wanted to help out
With the help of everyone..
A new living space was created
Owner: Stay still. We're going home
Ddol looks excited to visit his new house
How does their new house look?
Owner: We're home
Most importantly...
This is Ddol's house
Excited about his new house
Owner: I think he likes it
Owner: He sits right away
Owner: In gratitude for those who helped, I'll live happily with Ddol
Wishing the best for Ddol and the owner!