This is one lucky dog. He gets some shelter from an unexpected friend!

A photograph of the 16-year-old protecting the puppy from the heavy rain and drying it with her school blazer swept the internet last week, drawing praise from all corners of the globe.

‘I was afraid it was going to die in the cold, what else could I do?' she said, speaking to the MailOnline in her hometown of Huancuyo, in the south-central Peruvian region of Junin.

The student, who is in her last year at secondary school, said she has always been interested in animal welfare – especially in a country where stray cats and dogs wander the streets and the authorities do little to deal with the problem.

‘I think the awareness about animals here is  terrible,' she said.

Daniela, who is currently caring for three abandoned puppies with her mother Graciela, admitted to being ‘overwhelmed' by the attention she has received.

Her proud mother said they were trying to find a home for the puppies as, despite Daniela's selflessness in caring for animals, she is allergic to dogs and cannot have one at home.

Daniela added: ‘I can be with a dog for a little while but I can't have one at home.'
But she was delighted to have been invited to join the animal welfare association in her hometown Huancayo.

WOW! Learning all about Daniela and her passion for saving animals was amazing. Having her picture taken while doing such an innocent and selfless act was inspiring. We hope that she has influenced more people to be as caring as she is.

For more information on Daniela and her amazing act of kindness, visit Daily Mail.

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