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South Wales Argus
a day ago
- South Wales Argus
Cwmbran man Ashton Jones unresponsive in Thailand hospital
On May 30 29-year-old Ashton Jones, travelled to Bangkok Thailand with his lifelong friend for a lad's holiday. Ashton Jones who is currently fighting for his life in a Thai hospital (Image: Angela Roden Shepherd) Sadly, just five days later his family received the news that Ashton had been separated from his friend and had undergone extensive emergency brain surgery. Ashston is currently in a Thai hospital fighting for his life. Because he didn't have any travel insurance his family have set up a GoFundMe to bring him home. Childhood friend Angela Roden Shepherd aged 50 has been a shoulder for Ashton's family to lean on. Woman's relief after motorbike crash victim father is returned home to Wales Six pets looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue 'Look after yourself' Gwent carers speak out on National Carers Week Speaking about Ashton's condition she said: 'There are a few pictures circulating that are making it look like Ashton is well but he's still being ventilated and still extremely ill. 'He's non communicative and is pretty much unresponsive he's very poorly.' Angela explained the Thai authorities have been carrying out an investigation. Ashston Jones's childhood friend Angela Roden Shepherd (Image: Angela Roden Shepherd) 'He's got a good lawyer who speaks brilliant English and is very supportive on our side in bringing justice. 'Nobody has been arrested yet, but they are looking for four people and it looks like they are Thai nationals.' Despite the heartbreaking circumstances Ashton's family find themselves in the family are blown away by the levels of support they've received both locally and internationally. Angela told the Argus: 'It is really important that the people out there release how grateful we are. We've had people in Scotland and Ireland donate and the post is being shared nationally. 'The support has been overwhelming, and Bev (Ashton's grandmother) can't comprehend how these strangers are supporting her grandson.' Ashton Jones who is currently fighting for his life in a Thai hospital (Ashton on ventilation) (Image: Angela Roden Shepherd) The family are still in the dark about why Ashton got separated from his friends. A fundraiser in Cwmbran is being held on July 5, the family are in the process of organising and finalising details. A spokesperson for The Foreign Office said: 'We are supporting a British man who has been hospitalised in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities.' Out of the £50,000 goal a staggering £20,522 has been raised to help bring Ashton home.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dog Who Only Knew 'Loving Home' Ends Up in Shelter Aged 12, Heartbroken
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Animal lovers responded in a massive way to a senior dog who had entered a rescue shelter through no fault of his own—and thanks to this enormous reaction, he has now found a loving new family. Rescue organization Many Tears Rescue shared a heartbreaking post to their Instagram account @manytearsrescue in May, showing photographs of an older dog who they said was 12 years old, had lost most of his sight and hearing, and had just come into their care. They asked followers to imagine "spending your whole life in a warm and loving home, only to find yourself getting surrendered" in your old age—and a staff member told Newsweek that their appeal for Zebadee led to him dozens of adoption applications. "This is the reality for our poor boy Zebadee," they wrote in the post. "He did nothing wrong and neither did his beloved owner—she was just 92 years old and could no longer give him the care he needed." Zebadee, who was given up to a shelter aged 12 in heartbreaking circumstances. Zebadee, who was given up to a shelter aged 12 in heartbreaking circumstances. Instagram @manytearsrescue They shared their plea to find Zebadee "the most perfect retirement home, where he can go back to being absolutely cherished and doted on." Admitting the old dog is "breaking all of our hearts," they described walking past his kennel as "truly soul destroying." "No dog deserves to live at a rescue, but for one that is 12 years old and has only ever known a home and love, it really is the worst possible place." Instagram users flooded the post with love, awarding it more than 12,500 likes, as one commenter called him a "beautiful boy", and another despaired: "Poor confused boy and heartbreaking for his owner who couldn't manage caring for her companion." "He deserves the best. What a sweetie pie, very heartbreaking to give up your fur baby," another wrote, as another agreed: "Gorgeous boy. His owner must have been absolutely devastated to let him go." And as another put it: "How desperately sad for both of them. Very courageous of his elderly owner to part with him to ensure he was delivered into caring and loving hands." The senior dog in photos taken at Many Tears Animal Rescue. The senior dog in photos taken at Many Tears Animal Rescue. Instagram @manytearsrescue Alongside photos of Zebadee receiving cuddles, curled up for a nap, and smiling at the camera, Many Tears Rescue said the old dog "doesn't ask for a lot, so please don't keep him waiting here for long." And the shelter—and Zebadee—got their wish, as just days later, the senior dog was adopted. A Many Tears spokesperson told Newsweek: "He got reserved the very next day after the post, so yes, it worked instantly! "He received over 30 applications from the post alone." And while they haven't heard from his new owners about how Zebadee is settling in, as they described it, "no news is good news. "We can always assume they're doing very well unless we hear otherwise—we tend not to contact owners unless necessary after they adopt." While it was a happy ending for Zebadee, many dogs closer to home aren't so lucky. In the US, millions of dogs enter shelters each year. In 2024, 5.8 million dogs and cats were admitted to shelters and rescues, while 4.2 million animals were adopted, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
