In Kocaeli, Turkey, a compassionate 19-year-old university student named Ahmet Can Derneklioğlu came across a struggling stray dog. The animal was clearly unwell and had difficulty walking, coughing heavily.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Ahmet decided to help. He carefully lifted the large dog onto his back and made his way to a veterinarian for proper care. Along the journey, a bystander recorded this heartwarming act, and soon, the video went viral across social media platforms.
Reflecting on the experience, Ahmet shared, “I tried to encourage the dog to walk, but it couldn’t. So, I carried it. A kind stranger captured the moment. I believe it’s my duty to help, and it’s something everyone should do.”
Following the video’s widespread attention, the stray dog was brought to the municipality’s Temporary Shelter and Rehabilitation Center, ensuring he received the medical attention he desperately needed.
Witnesses who captured the moment of Ahmet with the dog expressed their admiration, stating, “There are still kind souls out there! A genuine gentleman.”
Amr Mohsen is a software engineer who traded his keyboard for a leash — at least on weekends. His love for dogs inspired him to share what he learns as a dog owner and enthusiast, bringing a detail-oriented, research-driven perspective to every article he writes. If it’s about dogs, he’s probably already looked it up twice.
