STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dr. Ashraf Hussein’s life calling was protecting and helping animals in need.
To his family, the 56-year-old Eltingville man was devoted to animals long before most people ever knew his name. A veterinarian with an enormous heart, Hussein dedicated his life to treating pets in need — often volunteering at a low-cost mobile vet clinic van in Queens.
He worked multiple days throughout the week alongside his close friend, 73‑year‑old Garo Alexanian, identified by the New York Post as the owner of the vehicle Hussein used to treat animals. Together, the veterinarian and Alexanian provided affordable care to pet owners who struggled to access it…