With all of the horrific images and even more horrific news emerging near constantly from Japan, good news is hard to come by. This makes a recent viral video all the more heartwarming. The video showed a dog refusing to leave his canine friend, who was injured and trapped in the rubble of last week’s massive earthquake and tsunami.
The uninjured dog, who is visibly shaken and muddy, approaches the people with the camera and tries to keep them from approaching the second dog, who is lying still. He then returns to the dog and sits by him. What is really remarkable about the video is the people who are filming it; one man says he can’t watch the dogs. It’s too difficult. For millions of other people around the world, though, it is a reminder of the good nature of dogs. One viewer said, “Why can’t we humans show the same kind of loyalty and compassion?”
Disaster struck swiftly and cruelly in Japan, and besides the millions of people whose lives were impacted, so too were their pets (as well as Japan’s large population of stray dogs). PETA recommends the following safety precautions to take during natural disasters:
• Get your dogs ID tags.
• Keep important documents, like your dog’s pet medical and shot records, safe and grab them if you have to evacuate. Keeping them with your other important documents, like your ID, in a watertight container is a good idea so you don’t have to think about one more thing.
• Make a survival pack. You should have one for your family, especially if you live in an area prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, or wild fires. Also include a leash, extra animal food, and other necessities for your dog.
Sometimes, it is necessary to leave your animal at home. This is heartbreaking for many dog owners but the lives of your human family are of the utmost importance. Don’t turn your dog loose. This puts him at danger of being lost or attacked or of being scared and attacking someone. It is best to leave them in a secure place in your home. Life is not always ideal; the best response is to take the dog. The worst is to set him free outside.
Leave about 10 days’ worth of water for your dog. Fill your sinks, bowls, pans, and other containers with water, and put them on the floor. If you don’t have chemicals in your toilet, leave the seats up as well. Also leave out a 10 day (or more) supply of dry dog food.
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