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

by Melanie

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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