(PHOTO GALLERY) — Many survivors of the Japanese tsunami were left homeless, forced to seek refuge in evacuation centers. Even in the most terrible of circumstances, however, pets offer an unmatched source of comfort and hope for these courageous people. Check out these photos and see how the bond between human and their animal companions is unbreakable even – or especially – in the midst of tragedy.
THANK YOU GLOBAL ANIMAL READERS! Global Animal readers have responded generously in response to Japan’s animal earthquake and tsunami victims, donating $18,000 through the GlobalAnimal.org website alone, as well as tens of thousands of dollars directly to Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue & Support (JEARS) and other animal rescue organizations.
(JAPAN) The video of the loyal dog refusing to leave his injured canine friend behind in the wreckage of Japan’s tsunami has become a symbol of the animal suffering. So why is it so difficult to get the facts straight? Global Animal co-founder Arthur Jeon weighs in.
JAPAN – There have been lots of stories, petitions and rumors about the gassing of animals who survived the tsunami within 72 hours of their rescue by animal shelters in Japan. Read the official policy from The Emergency Disaster Animal Relief Headquarters.
(ANIMAL NEWS) UPDATE ON LOYAL TSUNAMI DOGS: April 15, 2011 – It’s been nearly five weeks and still no verifiable evidence has emerged that the disappeared “loyal tsunami dogs” or “stay together dogs” were rescued or received vet care. The controversy has died down, as have the fabulist Facebook rumors. And so have the attacks on Global Animal for seeking a second source to verify the wellbeing of the two dogs who captured our hearts and became the symbols of the animal victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
JAPAN – It’s been such a heart-breaking week that we just had to end with some good news from the road. Read about an akita dog who was lost, but swam through chest-high tsunami waters to reunite with his guardian.
JAPAN – In a race against time, animal welfare groups are desperately trying to find abandoned and lost animals before they die of hypothermia and starvation. The other race is to get the pets out of the animal holding centers within 72 hours before they are put down. Global Animal is supporting rescue group by collecting money, 100% of which goes to the rescue organizations.
(PHOTO GALLERY) – Search and rescue dogs from all around the world are arriving in Japan to aid earthquake and tsunami victims. These highly skilled dogs, partnered with firefighters and other first responders, play a vital role in finding human victims who are buried alive in the wreckage.
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