How Dale Steyn Saved A Dog Trapped Inside A Car In Portugal

Aggressive on the field, compassionate off the field

Arun Rawal
Feb 06, 2019

South Africa’s Dale Steyn might have been a nightmare for batsmen in his prime, but in real life he turned out to be a hero, saving a dog trapped inside a car in Porto, Portugal recently. Steyn came across a dog who had been left unattended inside a locked car parked on a busy street. The fast bowler tried contacting the police but they were reluctant to help.

The 35-year-old then decided to take matters into his own hands by posting the video on his Twitter account. He got in touch with the Animal Rescue Portugal on Facebook, ensuring that the pooch is taken care of.

This dog has been locked in this car for over 3 hours now, no windows open, no water.
I walked to the police station (100m away) to report it bt instead got chased out by the Porto police saying there’s nothing wrong here. Absolutely disgusted by them! Searching SPCA now to help pic.twitter.com/0HJ9Sva14g

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) February 4, 2019

Animal Rescue Portugal are on it.

The pooch should be okay

Thanx for all the concern and help pic.twitter.com/QgnCJAE0YF

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) February 4, 2019

However he did not seem pleased with the owner of the dog

We’ve managed to get hold of Animal rescue Portugal on Facebook, they replied very quickly and said they’ll get on it.
I’ll go back shortly to check on the pooch.

PS. If this was in SA the windows would be smashed already. And fuck you if the owner is reading this.

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) February 4, 2019

Ferocious on field, Steyn showed compassion for the helpless animal. He was lauded on Twitter for his gesture:

There’s a reason why you are the legend that you are- great to know that there’s humanity still alive and kicking among us.

— The Dharma Bum (@ankitgarg480) February 5, 2019

In the UK the windows wud’ve been smashed already too. You are a legend on & off the cricket ground. A genuine nice guy. U r hero!

— kim rogers-gregory (@mrstiggs1) February 4, 2019

you’re a good dude Dale, always looking out for the animals

— Jasinta (@_Jasinta12) February 5, 2019

You are one of the greatest ever to hold the cricket ball and compete, but you are also a wonderful human being. Go well Mr.Steyn

— Srimanth Brindavanam (@srimanthb) February 5, 2019

You are a gentlemen Dale Steyn and I respect you as a cricketer and more as a human being.
You fan from India.

— SKAGAAAA334 (@SKAGAAAA3341) February 5, 2019