A man and a stray dog recently shared a tender moment in the aftermath of the fires that hit the Los Angeles area.
When Rick Miller went to look at a friend's home in Altadena, he found a creature in desperate need of help. people reported Friday.
The dog was hurt, so Miller quickly set out to show the dog that it wasn't alone anymore. He covered the animal with a blanket and worked with others at the scene to deliver the dog to the Pasadena Humane Society.
“It's about caring for each other and like everyone needs help right now. I'm sorry for crying, but it's really touching to see people losing their friends or losing their animals.” [we] Please try to help each other,” Miller said. said In video footage from CNN.
The dog seemed relieved that help had finally arrived.
“You know like your friends… who lost their homes and are just trying to help them. Fortunately, our home was saved, but across the street My friend's home is gone. That's why I want to help my friends, help my family, help animals,” Miller added.
The blaze, known as the Eaton Fire, has claimed several lives in Altadena, destroyed many homes and left the community in shock, AFP news agency reported on Thursday.
“Thank you to all the heroes who have shined through these difficult times,” said another user. commented.
Pasadena Humane Society staff and volunteers work hard considerate NBC Los Angeles reported Wednesday on rescue efforts for animals injured in the Eaton fire, noting that the animals included dogs, cats and wild animals.
“We have adopted over 300 animals for shelter, and our staff and volunteers are working around the clock to help care for them,” the shelter said. He explained.
The organization also said Our greatest need at this time is for financial donations to continue our work.
Eaton Fire Update: We are starting to see more animals with burn injuries. The dog was found outside and near the scene.
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“We are starting to see more animals with burns and injuries. These animals are being treated in our intensive care unit. We provide painkillers, wound care, fluids and oxygen as needed. We are providing it to them,” the shelter said.
