But even worse than the damage done to the property was the harm caused to 5-year-old Mooni, the family’s dog, who was trapped inside.<\/p>\n
“Mooni’s got smoke inhalation and aspiration pneumonia,” said Rocky Ling, who works for the San Jose Fire Department.<\/p>\n
He says while Mooni was initially rescued from the burning home, she became confused and eventually ran back into the house. Eventually escaping again, Mooni wandered the neighborhood severely injured for hours that day before finally being reunited with her owner.<\/p>\n
MORE: Sheriff’s office K-9 killed in hit-and-run after being spooked by fireworks<\/a><\/p>\n “Mooni’s owners took Mooni to the vet, and they’re at the veterinary office for the last two and a half days to the tune of about $5,000 a day,” said Ling.<\/p>\n After hearing about the financial burden Mooni’s medical bills were putting on the family, Ling and other firefighters started a GoFundMe<\/a>.<\/p>\n They also donated money through a nonprofit he founded with his colleagues.<\/p>\n “As firefighters, we see firsthand people’s struggles, and we’re in a position to do something about it. And so, that’s what drives us,” said Ling.<\/p>\n Ling says while the family is doing everything they can for Mooni, they also have other problems too.<\/p>\n
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