In yet another residential fire caused by charging e-scooters, firefighters broke into a Bukit Batok flat yesterday to rescue a couple trapped inside. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said a man was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital after he was found unconscious in the unit with burn injuries. The firefighters, who wore breathing apparatus, also rescued a woman, who was taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation. The SCDF said it responded to a residential unit fire on the 26th storey of Block 293D Bukit Batok Street 21 at about 12.40am yesterday. Its officers had to cut through the iron gate and prise open the wooden front door to enter the smoke-filled unit. The fire, which involved the contents of the living room, was put out with two water jets, the SCDF said. About 70 residents in the Housing Board block were evacuated by SCDF and police. Most of them returned home by 3am. An elderly man, who was injured while being evacuated, was taken to Ng Teng Fong … [Read more...] about Couple rescued from HDB fire caused by charging e-scooters
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50 dogs, 15 cats saved from being put down at Manila pound
50 dogs, 15 cats saved from being put down at Manila pound Rosette Adel (Philstar.com) - July 9, 2019 - 5:11pm MANILA, Philippines— A total of 50 dogs and 15 cats in Tondo, Manila were rescued by welfare groups from being euthanized. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said the abandoned pets were up for “mercy killing” or euthanasia because the Manila City pound is almost full. On Tuesday, model and host Marc Nelson as well as Malou Perez of welfare group PAWSsion Project were given authority to adopt the dogs and cats of Vitas Veterinary Inspection Board on Vitas Street in Tondo, Manila. They received the letter of authority from City Administrator Felixberto Espiritu and started the rescue immediately. Animal Welfare group PAWSsion project also coordinated with MBY Pet Rescue and Sanctuary to make the adoption possible. According to Perez, the pets were taken to the pound because of their … [Read more...] about 50 dogs, 15 cats saved from being put down at Manila pound
Frida the rescue dog retires in Mexico
MEXICO CITY: Frida the rescue dog, a labrador retriever who gained worldwide fame for her heroics after the earthquake that devastated Mexico on Sep 19, 2017, officially retired from duty Monday (Jun 24). Frida, who adorably sniffed through the rubble in her protective goggles and booties in the hours after the tragedy, was sent into doggy retirement at 10 years old in a ceremony at the canine unit of the Mexican marines."Our dear labrador Frida is starting a new era," said Deputy Naval Minister Eduardo Redondo."Frida stole the heart of all Mexico and thousands more abroad ... Her bark always gave hope, and in moments of pain and uncertainty she brought relief."Frida saved 12 people's lives across her decade-long career as a search and rescue dog, the navy said.The emergency response efforts she took part in included earthquakes in Haiti and Ecuador in 2010 and 2016, respectively, and an explosion at the headquarters of Mexican state oil company Pemex in 2013.Her job after … [Read more...] about Frida the rescue dog retires in Mexico
An Indonesian District Pledges to End Dog Meat Trade
Jakarta. Karanganyar, a district in Surakarta, Central Java, has become the first region in Indonesia to have formally agreed to stop the dog meat trade, making a break with tradition. Dogs are still consumed in many parts of Indonesia as a special meal, a remnant of pre-Islamic customs in the archipelago. Islam, the religion of 86 percent of modern Indonesians, considers the meat haram. In the last decade, activists have also campaigned to end the practice, pointing out that butchers often mistreat the dogs and slay the animal in an inhumane way. Beating dogs to death is considered to produce better tasting meat than slaughter. The Karanganyar administration, however, was more concerned about human welfare. "In order to prevent various diseases caused by dog meat, we will close all dog meat stalls in Karanganyar, effective immediately," H. Juliyatmono, the … [Read more...] about An Indonesian District Pledges to End Dog Meat Trade
Man in China ‘drags new adopted dog with car due to its smell’
A driver in China has caused outraged when photos and videos of him dragging a dog with his car went viral on the internet. His alleged reason for leashing the dog outside his car? Its stench was too strong. Reports said a man drove his car with a dog leashed to the rear on June 5 in Guangdong, China. Videos of the incident show a black dog chasing behind the car as its leash was tugged. At one point, the dog collapses from exhaustion at a traffic light, but the car then continues to drag the poor pup when the light turns green. Despite dragging the dog on the road for a long time, the man did not stop to check whether the dog was okay. Concerned passersby uploaded photos and videos of the incident onto the internet. Chinese netizens are said to have slammed his irresponsibility and cruelty. The outburst online prompted police to question the man, who allegedly admitted to the act. Even more upsetting … [Read more...] about Man in China ‘drags new adopted dog with car due to its smell’