In a heart-wrenching scene, an abandoned dog was found in an unimaginable state of distress, surrounded by flies and suffering from the overwhelming stench of its condition. The dog, clearly a victim of neglect and abandonment, was discovered in a filthy, desolate location, with its fur matted and caked in dirt. The sight was enough to break the heart of anyone who witnessed it, but it also highlighted the urgent need for intervention and compassion for animals in distress.
The dog, most likely left to fend for itself after being abandoned by its owner, was covered in flies, a clear indication of the severity of its condition. The stench that filled the air told the story of its prolonged suffering and lack of care. The dog’s body, emaciated and weak, showed signs of dehydration and exhaustion, making it difficult for the animal to move or escape its miserable surroundings.
The emotional toll on the dog was visible in its eyes. It was clear that the animal had experienced days, if not weeks, of isolation, hunger, and neglect. Its once-beautiful coat was now unrecognizable, covered in grime and filth. But despite its condition, the dog still held on to life, desperately seeking help from anyone who would notice.\
Luckily, the dog’s plight did not go unnoticed for long. A passerby, horrified by the scene, immediately contacted local animal rescue services. A team of dedicated volunteers and animal welfare officers arrived on the scene, armed with supplies to help the dog, and worked quickly to bring it to safety. Their first priority was to remove the flies and clean the dog’s wounds, while ensuring that it was given the medical attention it so desperately needed.
As the dog was carefully tended to, it became clear that it would require extensive care to recover from its ordeal. Veterinary professionals confirmed that the dog was suffering from a severe infestation of flies, along with multiple infections that would need treatment over time. Yet, despite the grim circumstances, there was hope. With the right care and attention, the dog could eventually make a full recovery.
This heart-wrenching story serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the need for greater awareness of animal cruelty. Animals, like this dog, often find themselves in helpless situations through no fault of their own. It is our duty as a society to step in and provide assistance when these innocent creatures are suffering.
The rescue team continues to monitor the dog’s progress, offering hope that with love and compassion, the dog will be able to recover fully and eventually find a loving forever home. For now, the dog’s story serves as a powerful call to action, urging everyone to report instances of animal abuse or abandonment and to do their part in making the world a safer place for all animals.
To ensure that stories like this do not become common, supporting local animal shelters and rescue organizations is more important than ever. These groups rely on the generosity of the public to continue their life-saving work, and the compassion of individuals can make all the difference in the life of an abandoned animal.
If you see an animal in distress or notice signs of neglect, remember that your quick action can save a life, just as this dog’s life was saved.
With as much output as the Ferrari Testarossa, the E450 has a powerful engine under the hood and is a luxury fitting for a fat cat sitting at the back. But is it a driver’s car?
Highlights
0-100kmph in 4.5 seconds
375bhp and 500Nm from 3.0-litre straight-six
Costs Rs 92.50 lakh (ex-showroom)
What is a Sleeper?
In car guys’ terms, a ‘sleeper’ means a ‘car with a big powerful engine under the hood, packing in a lot of horsepower’. But that’s any performance car, right? Well, the Sleeper tag comes in if the external appearance of the said car doesn’t give you the slightest hint of just how much power is lurking underneath. But you must be wondering if the car you see in the pictures here is your regular new-generation E-Class. And we had already driven the new E-Class some five months ago when the sixth-generation E-Class landed on our shores. That one was the E200. It had a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine under the hood, which makes just over 200bhp and 320Nm. It’s rear-wheel-drive and can do 0-100kmph in just over eight seconds. You can also have the E-Class with a similar output diesel in the E220d guise.
But what you see here is not your regular E-Class. This isn’t the E63 AMG either; don’t get too excited yet. I wouldn’t have been able to hold my giggles if it was an E63. But this one, it’s the range-topper. Costing over 17 lakh rupees more than the E200 (with a sticker price of Rs 92.5 lakh ex-showroom), this one wears a 450 badge. But does it qualify as a ‘sleeper’?
Under the long bonnet of the E450 sits a straight-six. The 3.0-litre straight-six makes 387bhp and 500Nm. That’s good enough to clock the acceleration time from 0-100kmph in just 4.5 seconds. To give you a perspective, the output is almost 170bhp more than the E200, and the acceleration time is as good as the erstwhile Nissan 370Z or the Porsche 718 Cayman. Want to know some more cars this can keep up with – the Alpine A110S, the Jaguar F-Type RWD or even some American muscle cars? And these are some serious driver’s cars. But the question is – is this E450 a driver’s car?
Well, it is fast, for the starters. The single-scroll turbocharger is ready at boost as soon as you plant your right foot on the accelerator, and the acceleration time of sub-5 seconds is apparent, and all that 500Nm is felt the moment you wring it. The squat position just before the take-off also proves just how intense the horsepower is under the hood. But there’s no hiding the fact that this is a large, heavy sedan.
It will be bought by the fat cat sitting at the back to be chauffeured from one meeting to another. They won’t care about the AWD setup, which reduces the understeer and enhances the grip when tackling a corner. They won’t even bother when say at the traffic light GP this one can smoke almost anything standing next to it. This is a fat, hefty sedan that can crunch the minions the same way the owner sitting at the back does in their respective field.
Sadly, no, this is not the driver’s car you’d want it to be.
It doesn’t feel as eager and as light on its feet as the C-Class does. We have driven the C300, and it feels like a proper sprinter compared to this one. This one has matured a lot to assume the S-Class’s place after all. Similar to that middle-aged uncle we all know who tries to wear a hip t-shirt and sneakers to look and feel young, but he simply cannot escape the fact that with age (and dimension), comes maturity. The E-Class is now more mature. The bigger engine here is to make the commutes swifter rather than thrilling. It can easily sit at triple-digit speeds and can overtake at will. But it’s not there to give an adrenaline rush to the driver.
Apart from the engine, which is smooth, refined, vibration-free at any speed and quite responsive, too, the overall hardware largely remains unchanged. I still wish the E-Class came with a better set of tyres that were a tad grippier and a bit more silent. The steering feels light and easy at slow speeds. But I wish they were a bit more communicative. The ride isn’t too bad, either. It absorbs most irregularities without a bother. The gearbox, too, is smooth, quick-shifting and free from any lags or jerks.
