Syrian Refugee Child Stays By Injured Street Dog’s Side Until Help Arrives

Hüseyin el-Hasan, an eight-year-old boy from Syria, saw a street dog who had been hit by a car outside his new home in Turkey.  The dog was lying on the side of the road, so he covered her with a blanket and crouched down next to her until paramedics arrived.

Though most people in the city of Kilis would have ignored this dog, caring not a bit for her suffering, it was a young boy who exemplified living by the golden rule.  Sadly, the dog didn’t make it, but at least she knew a moment of kindness and the touch of a soft hand.

His own home barely has heat, but he took a blanket outside to provide comfort to the dying dog, and called for others to get help.  Animal rescue workers arrived and transported her to a vet, where she died a short time later.

Poor Hüseyin was heartbroken that she didn’t survive, but his efforts did not go unnoticed.  Deputy mayor Cuma Özdemir stopped by his home to honor him for his heroic actions.

He said that while the boy’s deeds might seem insignificant, they represent the best humanity has to offer.  As a small token of appreciation, Hüseyin was even presented with new blankets to replace the one he had so selflessly given to the dog.

It’s clear that Hüseyin is a sweet soul with a deep love for animals.  As saddened as this event has undoubtedly made him, perhaps it will inspire him to devote his life to rescuing more animals when he gets older.

Melanie

studied English and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a focus on animal behavior, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy. She shares two pit bulls (adopted from the SPCA Serving Erie County) with her family, as well as three adopted cats with her husband, Fred. She takes pride in being a grammar enthusiast and advocating for animals, the environment, equal rights, and humanitarianism. She loves camping, cooking, taking photos, listening to psychedelic rock and indie music, and making all sorts of crafty things – from charm bracelets and paper rose bouquets to kitty condos and feral cat houses!

Melanie was sharing this profile with Fred, who is new to the Life With Dogs family, so many stories that were written by Fred from April 2014 – June 2014 will appear under Melanie’s name.

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