Homeless Man Helps Save Dog Burned in Warehouse Fire
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Firefighters responded to a three-alarm blaze that was fast consuming a warehouse in a derelict industrial area in Houston, Texas. Bystanders tried to tell them that this was an area where people were known to abandon unwanted pets. But crews were focused on snuffing the flames. While they were busy, a dog named Rocky bolted from the building with burns covering his body.
No one seemed to notice. The following day, volunteers gathered to search the ruins for animals. What they found was a surprise to everyone. A homeless man was asking for help – not for himself, but for Rocky, the boxer who had survived the inferno. He had found the frightened and injured dog beneath a car, and took him in, sharing his food and blanket with him.
“A person down on his own luck, who just lost his apartment, gives up a blanket and shares what food he has with Rocky – that engages anyone with a soul,” said Jae Malik, one of the volunteers. “Then you see Rocky, that clinches it… If a homeless guy can give him a blanket, who are we to walk away?”
The group took Rocky to a vet, sure that they would mercifully put him to sleep. Burns covered 25 percent of his body, including his ears. But Rocky was a fighter, and the vets were going to help him.
Since he was discovered on Sunday, Rocky’s had three surgeries to remove dead tissue. He’s had hydrotherapy after the procedures – an ice bath twice a day. The cost of the surgeries, therapies and medications could cost upward of $10,000.
“This dog has not growled, has not snapped, has shown zero aggression with all of us, while undergoing such a tribulation. That will to live that he shows, while he remains loving, you have to help,” Jae pleaded.
The group of volunteers hopes that spreading Rocky’s story will encourage people not only to help fund his treatment, but to remember this message:
“If you sit and wait, nothing will continue to happen. Rocky is proof that it only takes one person caring to be a catalyst for positive change.”
If you are interested in making a donation for Rocky’s care or to receive updates, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/helprockyrise
That’s great, but what about the homeless person who helped the dog? He deserves something as well..
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I am so glad this pup recieved help…..but what about the homeless man did he get help too?
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You must have read my mind….I think the homeless man deserves a break too. He had a kind heart when Man’s Best Friend was desperate and in need, how about giving him a new start on life? Thank you for your selfless act, homeless man. May you be rewarded in some good way…..
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I say Lifewithdogs.tv be encouraged to start a Chip-in for the Homeless man and the dog he helped.The man has a heart of gold.I so respect and admire his Act of Kindness.He and the dog deserve a break in life.They are Two Homeless Children of God.I hope this story goes VIRAL and they will both be helped.I would chip-in for them because I Believe in Acts of Kindness that are freely given.
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Help the homeless guy too.
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I can only hope and pray that we continue to see these good deeds, from good and decent people such as this, to help us when we see so much disgust and nasty hurtful deeds from others who are so uncaring!
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God bless the man that seen the K-9 our lord will reward him.
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God Bless Texans!!!
The volunteers that are helping Rocky have brought food and clothing to the homeless gentleman and his dog. The volunteers are still in contact with the man. The man stated he is not looking for a hand out! What an amazing person…someone with nothing wants nothing in return!!! Maybe we could all learn a lesson from this guy!
The homeless gentleman may not be looking for a handout, but I am sure that anything that could make his life a little easier would be well received by him.
He and many others are on the streets, many through no fault of their own, but through circumstances, and they all need recognition and help.