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A dog lick cost him everything.

In June 2018, Wisconsin man Greg Manteufel thought he had the flu. He had a fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. By the next morning, his temperature had soared and he was delirious. His wife rushed him to the hospital, where his body was already covered in bruises.

Doctors found Capnocytophaga bacteria in his blood, which caused sepsis, a severe blood infection that led to his blood pressure dropping and many of his organs shutting down. His blood flow dropped so low he developed gangrene. The tissue began dying and turning blue.

Doctors told him that when he arrived, his blood platelet count was so low he had only three hours to live. Within days of being admitted, he first lost both feet. After a second surgery, doctors amputated through both kneecaps. His hands, all fingers down to mid-palm, were also removed, with his nose requiring extensive repairs.

Up to 74% of dogs carry this bacteria in their mouths, yet his doctor told him he could have hit the lottery five times in a row before getting this infection. That's how rare it was.

"I can't just stop liking dogs because this happened," Manteufel said. "I'll always love dogs."

In Sana’a, Yemen, a 14-year-old boy named Ridan Al-Mashouly began regularly helping an elderly homeless man living in his community. The man reportedly had special needs and struggled to care for himself. Using money from his own paycheck, Ridan purchased meals and basic supplies for him. The assistance was not limited to a single visit. According to accounts shared online, he continued returning with food and support over time. Photos and videos showing the interactions later spread across social media. Part of a teenager’s earnings was repeatedly used to provide meals and supplies for an older homeless man in the same area.