Sometimes heroes come in all sizes and ages. Such was the case in Brazil recently when a dog had been hit by a car in the city of Itajaí. The injured dog remained in the road after the driver who struck it drove off.
That was when 11-year-old Jean Fernandes, a brave boy who was passing by at the time saw the incident and made the decision to help the dog and bring it to safety. Jean then ran between the oncoming vehicles to pick up the helpless and hurt dog.
Luckily he was able to get the dog out of the middle of the street without any incidents or injury to himself or the dog. According to Jean's mother, Rubia Liliana Rose, this was not unusual behavior. She stated that her son loves animals and will rescue ones he finds abandoned or abused.
Amazingly, the whole incident was captured by photographer Rafaela Martins. His photos drew praise from netizens after Brazil's News Agency of Animal Rights posted the story to its Facebook page on Monday.
As for the injured dog, she has since been named Honey, or Mel in Portuguese. She is still in the care of vets at a local animal control center but is doing just fine, all thanks to a brave young man named Jean.
That was when 11-year-old Jean Fernandes, a brave boy who was passing by at the time saw the incident and made the decision to help the dog and bring it to safety. Jean then ran between the oncoming vehicles to pick up the helpless and hurt dog.
Luckily he was able to get the dog out of the middle of the street without any incidents or injury to himself or the dog. According to Jean's mother, Rubia Liliana Rose, this was not unusual behavior. She stated that her son loves animals and will rescue ones he finds abandoned or abused.
Amazingly, the whole incident was captured by photographer Rafaela Martins. His photos drew praise from netizens after Brazil's News Agency of Animal Rights posted the story to its Facebook page on Monday.
As for the injured dog, she has since been named Honey, or Mel in Portuguese. She is still in the care of vets at a local animal control center but is doing just fine, all thanks to a brave young man named Jean.
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child is father to the great man he will become
He is a wise grow man and not a child. His heart tells him to do so and i am glad for him and for his family. They have a treasure. I wish always be strong, healthy and happy.
This is how our hearts should beat
A beautiful young boy who will grow up to be a real man.
WHAT A WONDERFUL BOY TO HAVE HELPED THIS LITTLE DOG! GOD BLESS YOU YOUNG MAN!! YOU HAVE A KIND AND CARING HEART!!!! MY HEART FELT THANKS TO YOU!!!
Voila un geste que certains adultes n oseraient pas poser,ce garcon saura prendre ses responsabilites dans la societe,encore bravo,petit!!!!!!!!!!!
God Bless you, young man. Bravery and kindness is what it's all about!
there is hope after all!
May his act of kindness and love spread around the world. We need more children's like him.
beautiful boy! (and doggie!)
That's brave what he did
doesnt they realise that the dog is a HE not a SHE. it has balls and a dick if you look close at the vid and the photos, ever so sweet though, good on the boy :0
I hope it got some medical help
Bravo à ce jeune garçon pour sa bravoure et son amour pour les animaux et je lui souhaite plein de bonnes choses ainsi qu'à sa famille !!! j'espère que ce petit toutou restera longtemps auprès d'eux !!!!
That boy is greater than most grown up man. He is beatifull in and outside
tres beau geste de ce petit , C est un homme un vrai et pas un detraque comme on en vois beaucoup
love stories like these! restores my faith in humans that a young boy like this would do such a great thing! he and his family be blessed for this!
Wonderful story of at least one person having a heart and care for animals. Completely heartless of the people driving the vehicles to just keep driving by.
AM, very well said. Great story of love and respect. The parents of this child must be so proud of him. Honey is a cute name.
My son did that 12 years ago when was 12 years old. He sat down in the middle of the street until the 8 week old puppy came to him. She had a broken skull. We still have her and she is the wonderful. She surprised the vet because her head went back to normal. Her right ear still does not stand up but she has had a wonderful life. She can't hear well now but she still can love us and we love her.
I hope he gets to keep the dog and they become life-long friends. Great job Jean and keep up the good work. Your Higher Power or Spirit Guides will keep you safe.
there is still hope in this world , respect for the boy.
well done. there is an angel after all,well done little fella,a lot of respect to you for what you did,
Noticias como estas me alegran el corazón 💜
great job!
i love happy endings.
<3
what a beautiful soul that young boy is may god bless him Val in P erth W.A
Thanks God it was ok, both the boy and the dog are safe, the dog was too scared to get out of the lane and the boy was quick to save her . It happened the same to my little dog once we were going to the bus stop with our neighbors that visited us it was night already the lamppost had that orange light our dog followed us but we didn't noticed we were talking then all of a sudden he ran into the street was hit by a car and everybody was in shock even the dog was in shock couldn't move my daughter 9 y.o. ran into the dog caught him and brought him safely to the side walk he was in shock with eyes opened we though he died but he was warm one eye was red too . He was alive and ok after we got home he slept quiet the next morning I took him to the vet and asked why he was in that position legs and arms rigid and laying on his back with eyes opened. Then the vet said dogs behave like that when in chock as if they are dead because they are too scared.
Very Brave Compassionate Lad who will become an even Bigger Man in the future,bless him.
May he continue to have a big heart & help people & animals. May many blessings come his way!