This is how European rescue workers are trying to save the animals affected by the continents' devastating wildfires.
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00:00 As southern Europe grapples with wildfires caused by the intense heat, some of its smallest
00:06 victims need an extra pair of hands to escape the flames.
00:09 Along with the tragic loss of human life, the death toll of trapped animals, wild or
00:14 domestic is growing.
00:16 In Athens, animals in the Anno-Leocia district were rescued by volunteers.
00:21 Dogs, cats and even turtles were among the creatures saved.
00:26 Many stayed behind while their owners were evacuated or fled in a hurry from the flames.
00:30 In some places, such as Tenerife, shelters have been created for animals affected by
00:35 evacuations.
00:36 "The dogs are a little stressed because they are not in their normal habitat.
00:45 But well, a little bit like that when they see a dog they don't know, but they are fine."
00:50 "No, no, they don't lack anything here, really, and thank goodness, because of course, as we
00:54 left with what little we had."
00:57 But being tied down to man's best friend all day can be exhausting.
01:01 Volunteers know this and help however they can.
01:05 "When the owners are not here, because they need to get some air, we offer volunteers
01:10 to walk them and also disconnect a little, to be here locked up 24 hours a day."
01:16 Despite the hardship they faced, these pets are lucky.
01:21 Volunteers claim millions of animal lives globally every year, many of whom are endangered.
01:26 (coughing)