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Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher who lived in the 18th century, famously said that “we can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.”
That’s a stance that’s simple to support; after all, there are websites like Does the Dog Die that alert moviegoers when their trip to the multiplex might be ruined by a dogged homicide.
Let’s face it. Animals frequently symbolize the purest kind of spirit one could imagine. Not that we’re advocating that animals are superior to people. Well, maybe they are. We’ve never had a giraffe steal our parking place or been the target of an internet hippo joke.
The point is that animals depend on us more than we might realize. We may learn much about human nature from how animals are protected in distress. This is one of the many reasons Tony Alsup is a true hero.
Alsup is an animal lover from Greenback, Tennessee, who drives a truck. He has saved innumerable animals whose lives had been lost due to hurricanes, which gives him the credentials for the latter status.
Alsup initially discovered his passion in 2017 after Hurricane Harvey left a path of devastation in its wake. In Texas and Louisiana, this Category 4 hurricane destroyed homes.
As often in these situations, animals suffered just as much as people. Pets displaced by the hurricane flocked to quickly overcrowded shelters. It seemed more and more likely that animals would have to be turned away.
Alsup was frightened to see what he witnessed as he watched everything develop on the news broadcast. This kind-hearted guy bought a secondhand bus to use as a mobile version of Noah’s Ark because he was determined to safeguard the lives of these cats and dogs.
The bus’s seats were ripped out and swapped out for pet carrier crates. Alsup drove to the packed shelters, loaded his van with lost animals, food, water, blankets, and first aid supplies, and then drove about the neighborhood looking for shelters with open spots that could take these stray animals.
Alsup might have been forgiven for taking it easy after pushing hard to find homes for every animal. He didn’t do anything like that, as you can guess. Tony Alsup now acts as an animal rescuer full-time, driving his bus to hurricane-affected areas and ensuring no creature is left behind.
National Pet Rescue
Several locations have requested the use of Alsup’s bus, marked EARS for Emergency Animal Rescue Service. Some folks chose to abandon their dogs as Hurricane Irma hit the Florida shore. Thankfully, Alsup served as the cavalry despite the fact that this was a federal violation.
He made sure these helpless animals were placed in new homes after saving as many as he could. After Hurricane Maria devastated the Virgin Islands, he also took action to ensure that the local wild horses were fed and secure.
Tony Alsup has just begun repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Florence. Alsup was resolved to prevent any pets from dying as a result of this natural disaster because it had such a catastrophic impact on South Carolina.
It takes some effort to go by bus from Tennessee to South Carolina. Fortunately, Alsup had a clear and a strong sense of purpose that led him. He arrived at about 4 AM and started working right away.
Alsup traveled around the state and even outside of it to rescue several animals and find them homes. You don’t require our confirmation that he was successful.
Alsup also has a fondness for all creatures. He agreed to take on large canines and those who had existing health issues. Since they are so difficult to rehome, such animals are typically forgotten while under stress.
The tale of Tony Alsup is a touching tale of kindness. Numerous animals have been given a second chance at life as a result of his work and perseverance. The loss of animals would have been seen by many as a minor issue and a tragic statistic in the wake of a natural disaster.
All throughout the world, animal lovers are relieved that Alsup is made of new material.
We need more people like Alsup. What do you think about this man’s kind act? Please let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to spread the news so that we can hear from more people.
