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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Texas man loses 40 percent of his skin after running back into house to save dog when motorcycle exploded in the living room
A Texas man burned 40 percent of his skin off his body after rushing into his burning home to save his dog after a motorcycle exploded inside. Zain Cano, 31, of San Antonio, risked his life to save his dog on May 22 when a fire erupted inside he and wife Jenna Carter's duplex while he was working on his motorcycle inside the home around 10pm. 'I had been working on my motorcycle and didn't secure the fuel line, the gas leaked onto the carpet and caught fire,' he wrote on Reddit. Cano managed to safely escape the apartment, only to realize his beloved dog Clarence was still inside and ran back into get the pooch, who appears frequently on his social media pages. Carter was not home when the fire broke out. When firefighters arrived, flames were leaping out of the home and they found Cano lying on the lawn, according to News 4 San Antonio. He was rushed to the hospital. The heroic feat left Cano hospitalized and with burns covering 40 percent of his body and in need of multiple surgeries, the couple revealed in a GoFundMe and on Facebook. Cano, who was released from the hospital on Wednesday, also underwent a skin graft on the right side of his body and a blood transfusion. One of the skin grafts, which transferred skin from his calf to his foot, resulted in one of his tattoos being moved to a different part of his body. Photos of Cano in hospital, show him completely unrecognizable with no hair and white bandages covering every part of his body - a far cry from the dark-haired, mustached man he was before the incident. Cano, who does not have health insurance, Carter, and Clarence are now homeless and the young dog owner faces a lengthy and painful road to recovery. 'I feel horrible because my family is now homeless because of my mistake,' he wrote on Reddit. 'We're staying at a motel for the time being, but it's expensive and I can't work and probably won't be able to for at least another month or more.' Carter is also not working at the moment as Cano cannot care for himself and needs assistance changing his bandages, giving him sponge baths, and 'wiping my butt.' 'He's had a hard road so far and a long one ahead of him in terms of healing.' Carter wrote on the GoFundMe. 'He's going to need multiple weeks of continuous medical care and help from me (he has to use a walker and cannot use his hands), and we desperately need a stable environment for him to heal in.' The couple is hoping to purchase a camper to minimize their expenses, but worry it might hurt Cano, who is 'having trouble getting around.' 'We have to change my bandages daily and we're concerned about keeping things clean enough so I don't get an infection,' he said on Reddit. The couple started the fundraiser as a way to ask for help with medical bills, permanent housing, and upcoming expenses 'Unfortunately, we already spent what little savings we had and I won't be able to work for a while.' The couple started the fundraiser as a way to ask for help with medical bills, permanent housing, and upcoming expenses. 'So now time is of the essence and I'm humbly and embarrassingly asking for help again,' Cano wrote on Facebook.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese couple running dog shelter walk down aisle flanked by canines, delighting many
A man in China, who operates a dog shelter, celebrated his wedding alongside his beloved rescued dogs, bringing joy to many on social media. Advertisement Yang, 31, from Tianjin City in northern China, was once a prosperous construction boss with assets exceeding 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million). However, in 2020, his business faced a devastating collapse. In a bid to honour his commitments and pay his employees, he sold nearly all of his possessions, including his house and two cars. After declaring bankruptcy, Yang resolved to dedicate his life to ensuring that dogs receive the love and care they deserve, a passion ignited by the heartbreak of losing five puppies to illness during his childhood. Starting with only 10 dogs and no staff in 2020, Yang has now rescued over 200 dogs and gathered 8,000 volunteers, with aspirations to expand further in the future. Photo: Interviewees/Baidu With his own savings, Yang began rescuing stray dogs and eventually established a modest shelter that initially housed 10 dogs. At first, he managed the operations single-handedly, without any volunteers.
Japan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Japan Times
Valiant is a playful, princely Hokkaido dog
This prince of a dog was rescued in Gifu Prefecture along with a whole pack. The offspring of Hokkaido dogs, they congregated at a temple and roamed the hills in search of food. Like the other rescues, this dog's name starts with a 'V' — for Valiant, in his case. True to his name, the 9-year-old Valiant is handsome and strong. And true to his breed, he's extremely cautious and perhaps even 'somewhat moody.' Caution was requisite for survival in the wild, and Valiant's caution is directly linked to trust. Once he is convinced that you are trustworthy, he becomes affectionate and sweet. Valiant loves walking and loves food even more. He knows a few commands, but what he really wants is to have fun. When he's completely comfortable with you, his playful side will come out. Having lived in the wild for so long, Valiant is cautious around new people at first, but reveals a playful side when he gets comfortable. | Kana Matsutani Take note that Valiant isn't wild about other dogs, or cats for that matter. He will do best in a home all his own, where he can hold court undisturbed. For the touch of royalty he'll surely bestow on your household, Valiant is a dream come true. If you are interested in adopting, email ARK at Tokyoark@ or call 050-1557-2763 (English or Japanese) Monday to Saturday (bilingual) for more information. Animal Refuge Kansai (with offices in Kansai and Tokyo) is an NPO founded by U.K. native Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Prospective owners are required to undergo a screening process. Web:
The National
3 days ago
- General
- The National
Dubai Marina fire: Resident reunites with beloved dog after 'hardest day' of his life
Ali Roozitalab was expecting a normal evening. He had just taken his golden retriever, Maya, for a walk and left her at home when he left to buy groceries. However, when he returned about an hour later, he was met with a pet parent's worst nightmare: his high-rise building in Dubai Marina was on fire and his beloved dog was stuck inside. Roozitalab has had Maya since 2021 and calls her 'the most precious thing in my life'. He describes her as kind and good with people, thanks to her growing up around his students (Roozitalab is a coach at Dubai Athletics Cheer). So when he returned to see his home on the 36th floor of Marina Pinnacle tower in flames, it was a heart-shattering moment. 'When I came back, all the roads were closed and I saw the building on fire. I ran to the police officers and asked if I could go in to save my dog, but they were evacuating the building and no one was allowed inside,' Roozitalab tells The National. 'I waited by the building to see if someone could help me, but the fire was expanding everywhere.' The Dubai resident spent all night, along with others from the building, waiting to see when it was safe for them to retrieve their items. Luckily, all 3,820 residents were safely evacuated from the 67-storey building. Roozitalab says initially he was able to watch Maya through his apartment pet camera and could tell she was alive, albeit nervous and scared. At one point, the fire had abated enough to give him hope, but then it flared up again. This also caused him to lose connection with the camera, leaving him unaware of his canine companion's fate. 'It was the hardest day of my life because the apartment was on fire and so full of smoke that even firefighters with oxygen tanks couldn't go in. Still, they were trying to save people,' he says. Roozitalab posted his story on Instagram, requesting Dubai Police and Dubai Civil Defence to help rescue Maya from the burning building. Eventually, he got a call from officer Ahmed Almurr Saeed, who had seen the post. Although the Dubai Civil Defence worker had finished his shift, he returned to help. 'He did everything to save Maya. He was trying his best to find some way to go into the building,' says Roozitalab. 'Mohammad, one of the firefighters, also tried hard to get in, but the building was full of smoke and he couldn't. It was impossible.' Roozitalab says his friends from a Golden Retrievers group had also seen the post and were so concerned about Maya, they came to see if they could find a way to get her rescued. He was added to a WhatsApp group for pets trapped in the building, which provided some hope that Maya could be saved. Members worked tirelessly to help owners reunite with their animals, creating a list constantly updated with details such as the number of pets, their appearance, apartment numbers and each owner's contact information. Captain Yaqoub Abdullah from Dubai Search and Rescue received the list, leading a team that searched every apartment for pets. 'He saved a lot of lives. He worked hard and rescued a lot of cats and dogs,' Roozitalab said. 'As Maya is a golden retriever – a big dog – it was hard to carry her, and we had no idea what was going on in the apartment.' At about 10.30pm the following day, the anxious owner finally got the message he had been waiting for: Abdullah had rescued Maya, and said 'she's alive, but hurt'. Maya was then walked down 41 floors, including the building's car park levels, through the smoke and fire, and happily reunited with her owner. Roozitalab says she looked like a black retriever because of all the soot that had accumulated on her. Maya had been trapped in the apartment for 27 hours without food and water. The balcony and bedroom of the home were burnt, and there was damage to the living room. Roozitalab says she must have stayed in the kitchen, as it was the only area unaffected by the fire. His friends called veterinary clinics to see where they could take Maya and got in touch with Dr Gelah Magtuba, who works at Dreamers Veterinary Clinic. Within 30 minutes, Dr Magtuba arrived on the scene with an oxygen machine and other equipment. She tested Maya and administered medication, but said the dog wasn't in a good condition, recommending further treatment in a clinic. Maya's lungs were filled with smoke from being stuck inside the burning apartment and from walking down the high-rise building. After staying in the vet's clinic for two days, she has been released but is still on medication. 'Maya has improved a lot. Her respiratory distress has stabilised and she is responding favourably to the treatment for her pulmonary condition, as well as supplemental oxygen therapy. She's eating, drinking and starting to regain her energy,' says Dr Magtuba. She adds that Maya is still being monitored closely for any complications, but that there are no signs of long-term damage. 'Her recovery requires continuous respiratory support with specific lung-supporting medication, rest, a lot of gentle care and reassurance for her psychological trauma. With time and proper attention, we expect her to make a full recovery.' Roozitalab adds: 'It was a miracle Maya survived. She's a smart and strong dog, and God saved her for us. I don't know what I would do without her.' He says he is thankful for all the help he received from Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Defence, Dreamers Veterinary Clinic and supportive social media groups. 'In these two to three days, I have got so many calls and texts from those who were concerned about Maya. It is heartwarming to see people come together to help in hard situations.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Meet the poodle that's part of a lifeguard pack in Spain
Poodles are some of the most pampered pooches and certainly don't look out of place at dog shows like now you might see one on a beach, as he's just joined a dog rescue squad in the poodle has joined four labradors in the team, paw-trolling Las Lindes beach near Sanchez-Merenciano, who is Nilo's handler, says he enters the water first to reach swimmers who have got into trouble, before Nilo and the others help them back to safety. Nilo certainly looks the part, with a life vest strapped to his chest and suncream on his you're unlikely to find many other Poodles working on the beaches in the country as other breeds tend to be used there - like Labradors and are thought to have originated in Germany and were historically used for water rescue in northern Europe, where their fur would protect them from the to Miguel that their name comes the German verb "puddeln" which means 'to splash'. Poodles aren't just known for their fluffy fur, the American Kennel Club says they are very intelligent and are great says Nilo at first was scared of loud noises and crowds so his training had to be done a step at a he says it wasn't long until he was out there swimming with "perfect strokes" and "using his tail perfectly like a rudder to run and to move".One thing's for sure, if someone got rescued by this super pooch, they'd certainly have a tail to tell!
