Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is understood to have made a big donation to the Manchester Dogs' Home.
Last Thursday, 60 dogs were killed in a fire at the rescue centre, and staff suspect that a princely five-figure donation has come from the account of Balotelli, the Liverpool Echo reports.
The Italian international has a history with the home, previously volunteering there during his time at Manchester City by walking their dogs while his own pet was in quarantine ahead of a move to England.
Jane Smith, a spokeswoman for the dogs' home, said: "Mario own a dog but it was in quarantine so he used to come and walk all the dogs.
"We can't yet confirm whether he made a donation but he is known as a big dog lover so it would make sense."
