Monday, February 3, 2025

Neighbor steps up to care for dog injured in 2nd Avenue fire that claimed owner’s life

Yesterday, a 75-year-old resident of 65 Second Ave. died from a fire that broke out in his apartment. 

A neighbor across the street saw the FDNY bring out the tenant's dog, Bella. 

The neighbor, Dean, took in Bella and brought her to the Emergency Veterinary Hospital...
There's now a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for Bella's recovery. Per the GoFundMe appeal: 
While Bella's long-term prognosis is good, after numerous exams and tests, her immediate needs include receiving oxygen, IV hydration, and an overnight stay in the oxygen tank. While the long-term plan for Bella is still being figured out, and no next of kin found yet for the victim, 

Dean, without hesitation, signed off on anything Bella needed at the hospital and has taken on the expense personally. 
You can find the link here.
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14 comments:

  1. Eden BeeFebruary 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM

    aww what a tragedy. Glad the pup is okay,

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  2. creatureFebruary 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM

    Done. Thank you, Dean.

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  3. Dan perinoFebruary 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM

    Does anyone know if it's a service dog?

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  4. jFebruary 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM

    Thank you Dean. Bella may not be a trained service dog but certainly acted like one. They were always together and neighborhood fixtures. She is a small dog, very well trained and was usually off leash. She has excellent manners and is very sweet. Will miss seeing Bobby and Bella. May he rest in peace.

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  5. DeanFebruary 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM

    Hi this is Dean. Thank you all for your support, we spent the afternoon with Bella and some close friends of Robert’s at the animal ER. Bella is still in recovery and suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning as well as smoke damage to her lungs. It will be a long recovery but she is a resilient animal and we are all rooting for her. She is hoping to see you all walking around the EV soon enough. Thank you for the donations to her fund.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM

    Well-played. What a lovely neighbor, RIP to Bobby.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM

    I saw sweet Bella in the hall and lobby of the bldg while visiting my friend. I hope she recovers, has a good life and I see her in the neighborhood.

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  8. SarahFebruary 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM

    Thank you for your kindness, Dean.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM

    I needed this reminder there are lovely people all around us.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM

    Dean, your care for Robert’s dog are a true act of love. The universe put you at the right place at the right time to look out for Robert and Bella. Thank you for taking it on. EV GRIEVE thank you for these updates and directions to the donation page, really appreciate it.

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  11. MiaFebruary 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM

    Dean, hi, thanks for doing this for Bella! She’s well-loved in the neighborhood. I’ve donated some funds, but please see the email I sent at gofundme link…I’ve got lots of Farmer’s Dog Food for her if you need it. 😊

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM

    Is there any information about a funeral? I knew Bob from back in the day. Would like to pay my respects.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM

    Wow, Dean, your kindness even inspired my cold hardened heart to donate. Just curious, are you going to keep the dog? Is he with you now? Who are those vets in the picture?

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