Japanese Tsunami Dog Found After 3 Weeks at Sea

Three weeks after the tsunami in Japan, a small dog was found floating on a house that was swept into the ocean. The Japan Coast Guard found the dog, and rescued him. Hope floats! See the video and pictures of this little tsunami survivor…

— via Global Animal.org

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Help the animal victims of the Japanese tragedy by donating to American Humane's Japan Disaster Relief Fund.



4 Comments

  1. michell rafferty

    April 4th, 2011 at 10:00 am

    I am happy to read a good story about dogs and that it shows the people of japan there is still hope. And glad a family is getting there pet back

  2. Zosia

    April 4th, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    The dog's people saw the broadcast and were reunited with their pet whose name is Ban (age two).

  3. Maryann

    April 4th, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I'm so excited! The dog (named Ban) was reunited with his owner! :D http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/04/japan-tsunami-dog-reunited_n_844467.html

  4. Marcia

    April 5th, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    A very powerful story, thank you for bringing us good news,

    Marcia



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