Credit Moore Oklahoma Tornado Lost and Found Animals Facebook page
Relieved owner cried happy tears to have her dog back; Sadie was found stuck in a tree after the tornado. The Central Oklahoma Humane Society posted her picture online to find her owner.
Stories of loss and sadness and devastation mix with stories of happiness and relief as loved ones are reunited in the aftermath of the tornado. That includes reunions between humans and their animal companions, many thanks to online postings by organizations and individuals helping to make happy endings possible.
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time for pet owners to be aware of the threat of cancer in their furry friends and ways they can minimize the risk.
Have you ever hugged your pet, buried your face in its fur, and found comfort and acceptance there? If so, then you can appreciate the mission of these special dogs - trained to be hugged and petted, to comfort and console humans who are struggling to cope with their emotional reactions in the aftermath of a disaster.
In many disasters, there are both human and animal victims. After the fertilizer plant exploded in the town of West, Texas, people and organizations came from near and far to help those who were affected, whether they walked on two legs or four.