A dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb. When war returned, he stayed to care for Lebanon’s animals
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Houssein Hamze, founder of the Mashala animal shelter in Lebanon, stayed to care for animals during the return of war despite having been saved by his dog during Israel's 2006 war against Hezbollah. His dog's barking alerted him to danger, moving him from his sleeping spot just before a bomb landed. He is described as the only lifeline for animals in the area during wartime, continuing his work with strays amidst conflict.
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Hamze's shelter is the only lifeline for animals in the area during war.
Houssein Hamze is the founder of the Mashala shelter.
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Houssein Hamze is the only lifeline for animals in the area during wartime.
Opinion- Hamze's shelter is the only lifeline for animals in the area during war.
- His dog saved his life during the 2006 war.
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Loaded language removed<p>In normal times the Mashala shelter founder takes in strays, but in wartime, he is the only lifeline for animals in the area</p><p>During Israel’s 2006 war against Hezbollah, Houssein Hamze woke up one night to the sound of barking. Alarmed, he got up to check on the dog – his first rescue pet.
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Houssein Hamze is the only lifeline for animals in the area during wartime.
OpinionAnimals possess a sixth sense that humans don't have.
OpinionHoussein Hamze is the founder of the Mashala shelter.
The GuardianDuring Israel's 2006 war against Hezbollah, Houssein Hamze's dog saved him from a bomb by barking and prompting him to move.
The GuardianThe dog was Houssein Hamze's first rescue pet.
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